You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to manage comprehensive nutritional care for patients. This role involves responsibilities such as daily huddles, patient assessments (including rare home visits within a 15-20 minute driving radius), care planning, electronic health record documentation, and coordinating various support services like meal orders and nourishment shakes. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities / Job Duties

• Participate in daily morning IDT and clinic huddles.
• Conduct patient assessments, including home visits as needed (mileage covered).
• Perform quarterly patient reviews.
• Develop and implement patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Process service determination requests.
• Attend quarterly all-staff meetings and afternoon care planning meetings three times per week.
• Order home-delivered meal services (e.g., Moms Meals and GA Foods).
• Manage nourishment shake orders.
• Coordinate care with speech therapists and perform other assigned tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualification Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Certified Diabetes Educator status preferred.
• Verification of completion of CPR (BLS) and first aid training.
• TB screening.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, pass a DMV check, and maintain insurance.
• Spanish bilingual is a significant plus.

Additional Requirements

This role may involve a driving component for patient home visits within the local area (approximately 15-20 minute drives). Mileage is covered. Home visits are rare and typically involve bed-bound hospice patients.

Schedule / Shift

• Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
• No weekends, no nights.

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).

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.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*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.