Registered Dietitian

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority • Tacoma, WA

11d • $78,832 - $98,550 • Onsite

About The Position

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA) is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide practical, personalized, and culturally responsive nutrition care to patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. The role supports whole-person wellness and PTHA’s mission to serve the local tribal community through care grounded in Indigenous values, cultural humility, and community connection.

The Registered Dietitian conducts nutrition assessments, counseling, and care planning; collaborates with medical, behavioral health, and wellness professionals; facilitates group education and wellness classes; and develops nutrition education plans for families participating in WIC. The role also contributes to nutrition-related policies, health promotion activities, and community wellness initiatives.

This is a full-time, on-site position at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority in Tacoma, Washington, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The hiring range is $78,832.00–$98,550.40 per year. The position close date is October 28, 2026.

Requirements

• Current Washington State certification as a Registered Dietitian.
• Experience with WIC services or programs.
• Experience working in an electronic health record (EHR) system.
• BLS certification.
• Washington State Food Worker Card, or ability to obtain it within one month of hire.
• Collaboration, curiosity, cultural humility, and commitment to serving the Indigenous community.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of diabetes education experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments, provide counseling, and develop care plans based on patients’ health needs, preferences, and goals.
• Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and wellness professionals to support patients managing diabetes, obesity, chronic pain, and other health conditions.
• Facilitate group education, workshops, and nutrition or wellness classes.
• Develop and implement nutrition education plans for families participating in WIC, respecting their cultural values and traditions.
• Contribute to nutrition-related policies, health promotion activities, and wellness initiatives that advance PTHA’s mission.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; PTHA pays 100% of employee monthly premiums, with coverage beginning the first of the month following hire.
• 13 annual vacation days and 13 annual sick leave days.
• 18 or more paid holidays each year, including a birthday holiday.
• 401(k) plan with annual profit-sharing contributions after one year of service.
• Employer-provided life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Access to student loan repayment program opportunities.
• Opportunities for continued learning, training, and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed