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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Dietitian, Clinical) to provide evidence-based nutrition care to patients in Seattle, WA. In this role you will work across levels (entry to full performance) depending on grade and experience, performing nutrition assessments, developing patient-centered care plans, participating in performance improvement activities, and collaborating with clinical and food service teams.

• Conduct clinical nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) for inpatient and lower-acuity patients.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based nutrition interventions and patient-centered goals.
• Document patient encounters and clinical activities accurately in approved systems.
• Use virtual care tools as needed to expand access to nutrition services (telehealth).
• Collect and analyze data for quality improvement and support initiatives that improve patient outcomes.
• Coordinate with Food Operations and clinical units to support patient satisfaction and nutrition-related programs.
• Maintain compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and other accrediting/regulatory standards.

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Qualifications

Required (applies as described below — exceptions limited by grade):

• United States Citizenship (per the original position requirements).
• English language proficiency (spoken and written).
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), except where a temporary appointment at GS-07/GS-09 is allowed under specific conditions.
• Current, valid state driver’s license (incidental operator duties may apply) and ability to be cleared by Occupational Health to operate government or client vehicles where required.

Education & Experience (grade-dependent):

• GS-07: Meets basic requirements (bachelor’s or higher from an accredited institution OR equivalent education/experience).
• GS-09: One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level OR a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• GS-11: One year of experience as an RDN equivalent to the next lower grade; demonstrated skill in autonomous clinical practice, research interpretation, data analysis, and stakeholder collaboration.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to deliver care using the NCP: assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Ability to apply evidence-based nutrition practice guidelines and interpret research to improve outcomes.
• Ability to develop measurable, patient-centered goals.
• Experience with virtual care/telehealth platforms is preferred.
• Ability to collect and analyze performance improvement data and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

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Preferred / Nice to Have

• Prior experience in a Veterans’ health system or comparable large healthcare organization.
• Demonstrated leadership on nutrition-related performance improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with both clinical units and food service operations to enhance patient dining experiences.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Salary range: $56,715 – $109,122 per year (provided by source).
• Employment type: Full-time, Contractor (per source).
• Location: Seattle, WA (on-site with potential use of virtual care tools).
• This posting follows applicable Washington state pay transparency requirements by displaying the salary range above.

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Additional Details & Compliance

• This position requires documented proof of eligibility and credentials (RDN/RD) where applicable, and may include temporary exceptions for non-credentialed dietitians at specific entry grades with defined limitations.
• Driving requirement: To qualify as an incidental operator, an employee must possess a valid state license, show a safe driving record, pass any required road test, and be medically qualified where required.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with federal, state, and local hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process — please notify Careertakes if you need assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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