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Dietitian Specialist 1 (MC, PT)

Confidential Client•Healthcare
Entry LevelPart-timeOn-Site$76,425
Loma Linda, California
2 Days Ago

The Dietitian Specialist 1 is responsible for conducting nutritional assessments and interventions for inpatient and outpatient settings to improve patient outcomes. The role includes providing nutrition education, mentoring dietetic technicians, and serving as a clinical preceptor, requiring strong clinical knowledge, communication, and leadership skills within a faith-based healthcare environment.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

The Registered Dietitian Specialist I provides clinical nutrition services in inpatient and/or outpatient settings. Core responsibilities include:

  • Complete timely nutrition assessments and reassessments for inpatients and outpatients.
  • Develop and implement individualized nutrition intervention plans to improve patient outcomes.
  • Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Mentor and supervise dietetic technicians and serve as a clinical preceptor for dietetic students and other health-care team members.
  • Document care accurately in electronic medical records and maintain compliance with clinical policies.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and equipment troubleshooting/calibration as needed.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or a related field required.
  • Certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD or RDN) required.
  • Entry-level clinical nutrition knowledge in area of specialty.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; Spanish proficiency preferred.
  • Proficiency with computers and clinical documentation software.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and perform basic math functions accurately.
  • Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the role (e.g., visual and olfactory discrimination, tactile sensitivity); reasonable accommodations available.

Employment Details

  • Employment type: Part-time
  • Location: Loma Linda, CA
  • Estimated pay: $76,426 per year (estimated) — actual pay may vary by site and experience
  • Schedule: Varied shifts; assignments may include inpatient and clinic settings
  • Hiring organization: Confidential client

Additional Information

Confidential client is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should notify the hiring team; accommodations will be provided consistent with applicable law. Where the confidential client operates with a faith-based mission, the ability to work within that mission and values may be considered only as permitted by law; this will be applied consistently and with reasonable accommodation where appropriate.


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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