Primary Care Dietitian - Part time

Job Brief Primary Care Dietitian – Part-time, Miramar Health Center, Pasco, WA Employment Duration: Part-time Exempt Status: Non‑exempt Relocation: Yes Job ID: 16339 Join our team as a part‑time Registered Dietitian at Miramar Health Center. We are a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest offering a wide range of services including medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also supports shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics. What We Offer $32.76–$40.13/hour DOE with the possibility to go higher for experienced candidates $2,500.00 Hiring Bonus Structure: At Hire: $750.00 At 180 days/6 months: $1,000.00 At 12 months: $750.00 Bonus prorated based on Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Relocation allowance available – ask for more details Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and more What You’ll Do Conduct nutritional screening and assessment for patients/clients, including anthropometric and laboratory data, nutrition history collection, calculation of nutrition adequacy, and identification of drug‑nutrient interactions. Use motivational interviewing to identify desired goals and outcomes of nutrition care in collaboration with patients/clients and other healthcare professionals, considering cultural and social determinants of health. Evaluate and provide evidence‑based nutrition recommendations for complex disease states such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, food allergies, and obesity. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to advocate for and implement optimal nutrition care. Provide preventative services and counseling at individual visits and group meetings. Serve as preceptor, providing nutrition education and guidance to dietetic interns and students; develop training materials and mentor staff. Assist in monitoring compliance with YVFWC procedures, federal qualified health center quality metrics, and/or state and federal WIC requirements. Maintain awareness of community demographics and resources, connecting clients to resources. Design and implement outreach activities to raise community awareness of program services. Complete documentation in the appropriate electronic medical record. Actively participate in assigned meetings to promote care team collaboration and ongoing learning. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Master’s Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent (new graduates after January 2024). Dietitians credentialed before January 2024 with a bachelor’s degree are grandfathered; a master’s degree counts as two years of experience. Completion of ACEND® accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics. Registered Dietitian or registration eligible (must obtain RD credential within 180 days of employment). May require additional certifications based on location and duties performed: Certified Dietitian (if billing for Maternity Support Services). Licensed Dietitian (if billing for Medical Countermeasures). International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at level 9. Our Mission Statement “Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.” Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal‑opportunity employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr