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Job Summary

Our client is looking for a Registered Dietitian to organize all aspects of nutrition care. The position involves nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, patient education, and counseling. The role requires staying current with the latest research on health conditions related to nutrition and adjusting treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. The Registered Dietitian will be integral in setting up a new program, rotating between three clinics in Los Angeles and conducting telehealth consultations as needed.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Provide nutrition services and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in alignment with the patient’s medical needs.
• Offer MNT for individual and group clinical classes covering pediatric, prenatal, adult patients, and conditions such as oncology and metabolic disorders.
• Complete clinical nutritional assessments and establish care plans.
• Document patient progress in patient records.
• Educate and evaluate patients on clinical nutrition, developing educational materials for patients and staff.
• Participate in community outreach activities to promote clinical nutrition services.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Registered Dietitian.
• Familiarity with National, Federal, State, and Local networks and Population Health measures.
• At least one-year experience working with prenatal patients.
• Ability to travel between multiple clinic sites.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Electronic Health Records.

Skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex medical information into simple terms.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of office systems.

Schedule / Shift

The candidate will rotate between clinics in Los Angeles with some telehealth visits as appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.