Dietitian

Description

As our Contract Dietitian , you will play a vital role in the Snowline Health team, providing expert nutritional guidance to our patients. Your experience in medical nutrition therapy, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration will help us continue delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Who We Are

Snowline is a non-profit organization serving the western slope of El Dorado County and the Greater Sacramento Region. For over 45 years, our deep roots in the community have allowed us to foster a strong network of local resources and partnerships. We have built a strong reputation for excellence by providing personalized, high-quality care tailored to the needs of each patient and family. At Snowline Health, our core values guide everything we do. We value teamwork, contribution, service, and excellence. We are a team of dedicated, dynamic professionals committed to providing the highest level of care, reflected in our exemplary patient satisfaction surveys and quality measures. At Snowline Health, we approach our work with sensitivity and compassion, and we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for every member of our team.

Join Our Legacy of Care and Excellence!

Why Choose Us?

• Flexible Scheduling: Ability to set your schedule based on patient needs and availability.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary healthcare team committed to exceptional patient care.
• Mission-Driven Work: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients receiving palliative and hospice care.
• Competitive Compensation: Contract rates benchmarked to reflect industry standards and expertise.
• Opportunities for Growth: Gain experience working within a leading non-profit healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients receiving hospice and palliative care.
• Provide dietary counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and staff to optimize nutritional well-being.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to align nutritional plans with overall patient care goals.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition recommendations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and best practices in medical nutrition therapy.
• Document patient interactions and care plans in electronic medical records in a timely manner.
• Stay current with best practices and evidence-based guidelines in nutrition and hospice care

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• Current licensure in the state of California.
• Minimum of two years of experience in clinical nutrition, preferably in hospice, palliative care, or home health settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule based on patient needs.
• Knowledge of nutrition-related concerns in end-of-life care, including symptom management and palliative nutrition strategies.

Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter through our online application portal. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io — we’re here to support you.