Outpatient Clinical Dietitian Part-Time

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center • Boise, ID

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About The Position

Outpatient Clinical Dietitian - Make a Meaningful Impact Through Nutrition Step into a role where your expertise in nutrition directly supports healing, health, and hope. As a Clinical Dietitian in the Family Center , you'll be an essential part of a mission-driven team, applying evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to promote wellness, manage disease, and restore health. Guided by our Mission and Core Values, you'll help shape the future of patient care through compassionate, collaborative, and expert nutrition services. What You'll Do: As an Outpatient Clinical Dietitian, you'll be a vital member of the interdisciplinary care team, providing expert nutrition services that promote wellness and improve outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments. Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized nutrition care plans. Providing nutrition education and counseling for patients in both individual and group settings. Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate Medical Nutrition Therapy . Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and ensuring continuity of care through clear documentation and hand-offs. Educating patients and families with meaningful, science-based nutrition guidance. Serving as a resource and educator for internal teams and external partners. Assisting in Family Center Food Pantry and other hospital initiatives surrounding food insecurity. Supporting initiatives in patient satisfaction, quality improvement, performance excellence, and regulatory compliance .

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, or a related field is required - Master's Degree preferred.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian or RD eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• If RD-eligible, must pass the examination and registration for RD designation within 90-days of hire.
• If working in the outpatient environment, licensure in both states of Oregon and Idaho are required.
• Must be licensed in state of employee's primary work location within 90 days of hire.
• 3-5 years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.
• Must be proficient in using an EHR/EMR system.
• Embody and promote our Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in every interaction.
• Provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan—from neonates to geriatrics.
• Translate complex nutrition science into practical, personalized care.
• Deliver engaging in-services and educational sessions for healthcare staff.
• Maintain compliance with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope and Standard of Practice , state licensure laws, and organizational policies.
• Be adaptable and open to additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with diverse teams and patients.
• A passion for continuous learning and evidence-based practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments.
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized nutrition care plans.
• Providing nutrition education and counseling for patients in both individual and group settings.
• Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate Medical Nutrition Therapy .
• Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and ensuring continuity of care through clear documentation and hand-offs.
• Educating patients and families with meaningful, science-based nutrition guidance.
• Serving as a resource and educator for internal teams and external partners.
• Assisting in Family Center Food Pantry and other hospital initiatives surrounding food insecurity.
• Supporting initiatives in patient satisfaction, quality improvement, performance excellence, and regulatory compliance

Benefits

• Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health!
• Visit https://www.saintalphonsus.org/careers/benefits to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees