Dietitian

Snowline Health • Rancho Cordova, CA

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About The Position

As a Contract Dietitian with Snowline Health, you will provide expert nutritional guidance to patients receiving hospice and palliative care. You will use your experience in medical nutrition therapy, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support high-quality, compassionate care. The role involves assessing patients’ nutritional needs, developing individualized care plans, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating nutrition recommendations with the care team.

Snowline is a nonprofit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. The organization has served its community for more than 45 years and emphasizes teamwork, contribution, service, and excellence. It aims to provide a sensitive, compassionate, safe, and supportive environment for patients, families, and team members.

The position offers flexible scheduling based on patient needs and availability, work with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, mission-driven work with hospice and palliative care patients, competitive contract rates, and opportunities to gain experience at a nonprofit healthcare organization.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• Current licensure in the state of California.
• At least two years of experience in clinical nutrition.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule based on patient needs.
• Knowledge of nutrition-related concerns in end-of-life care, including symptom management and palliative nutrition strategies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients receiving hospice and palliative care.
• Provide dietary counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and staff to optimize nutritional well-being.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to align nutritional plans with overall patient care goals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition recommendations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and best practices in medical nutrition therapy.
• Document patient interactions and care plans in electronic medical records in a timely manner.
• Stay current with best practices and evidence-based guidelines in nutrition and hospice care.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on patient needs and availability.
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Mission-driven work supporting patients receiving palliative and hospice care.
• Competitive contract rates benchmarked to reflect industry standards and expertise.
• Opportunities for growth and experience within a leading nonprofit healthcare organization.

What This Job Offers

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