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Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Registered Dietician to organize all aspects of nutrition care, including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, patient education, and counseling. The ideal candidate will stay current on the latest research regarding health conditions related to nutrition and adjust individual treatment plans as needed to improve patient outcomes and address nutrition-related disorders effectively. The Registered Dietician will play a key role in the setup of a new program and will rotate between multiple clinics, with some visits conducted via telehealth as appropriate.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Provide nutrition services and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) aligned with the patient’s medical and clinical needs.
• Offer MNT for various patient populations and conditions, including pediatric, prenatal, and adult patients, as well as those with renal, oncology, and metabolic disorders.
• Provide/Deliver CPSP services and advise on nutrition for high-risk prenatal patients.
• Conduct patient nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Document clinical assessments, care plans, actions taken, and patient progress in patient records.
• Educate, evaluate, and follow up with patients on clinical nutrition; develop educational materials for both patients and clinical staff.
• Plan, facilitate, and assist in group clinical nutrition education and classes.
• Prepare clinical brochures, visual aids, and other resources for patient education.
• Establish and maintain a sustainable clinical department, ensuring long-term growth and success.
• Provide leadership and motivation by leading and inspiring team members, fostering a culture of competency and professional growth.
• Adapt the department in response to evolving trends and regulations within the healthcare industry.
• Collaborate with other clinical departments and multidisciplinary team members.
• Act as an expert resource on nutrition-related matters within the healthcare team.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients, community agencies, and the public.
• Participate in outreach activities and programs to promote clinical nutrition services.
• Maintain a well-organized clinical nutrition counseling area with necessary pamphlets, forms, and referral information.
• Complete forms, maintain records accurately, and assist in preparing reports on services provided.
• Translate medical and nutritional information into simple, understandable terms for patients with diverse health literacy levels.

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Registered Dietician status, including continuing professional education units.
• Familiarity with National, Federal, State, and Local networks, Surveys, data sets, and Population Health measures.
• Clinical experience with Patient Centered Medical Home, Quality measures, development of Clinical Units and programs.
• At least one-year experience working with prenatal patients.
• Ability to work with an underserved population.
• Outstanding written and verbal skills.
• Ability to translate medical information into simple understandable terms.
• Ability to travel between multiple clinic locations.
• Knowledge of office systems, computer literacy, and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and Electronic Health Records.
• Ability to adapt the Recommended Daily Food Guide to different dietary habits.

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.

Required Employment / Compliance Language

• Please note that all offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of background checks and obtaining necessary credentials.
• The company is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

^*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).

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.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the 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.