Primary Care Registered Dietitian

Overview

Position:
Primary Care Registered Dietitian

Location:

Yakima, WA. Employment:
Full time (0.85 FTE, 34 hours per week). Exempt status:
Non-exempt. Relocation assistance available. Primary work location will be in Yakima with remote coverage for all sites and potential to float to different locations after September 2026.

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric measurements, review of laboratory data, nutrition history, and assessment of drug–nutrient interactions.
• Use motivational interviewing to create individualized nutrition goals, considering cultural factors and social determinants that shape eating behaviors.
• Provide evidence‑based nutrition care for conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, GI disorders, cancer, food allergies, and obesity.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure coordinated, high‑quality nutrition support through individual visits and group education.
• Precept dietetic interns and students, develop training materials, and mentor clinical staff to support learning and professional development.
• Support compliance with organizational procedures, FQHC quality metrics, WIC requirements, and clinical standards such as TJC and HRSA.
• Engage with community demographics and resources, linking patients to supportive services and participating in outreach to raise awareness of clinic programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, participate in care‑team meetings, and contribute to other clinic needs as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Dietetics from a regionally accredited program (or foreign equivalent) for new graduates after January 2024;
  Dietitians credentialed prior to January 2024 may be grandfathered with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Completion of ACEND‑accredited didactic program in dietetics.
• One year of experience in a clinic, primary care, outpatient, or community setting is preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) credential (CDR).
• Washington State Certified Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 9.

• 100% employer‑paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx) with 24/7 telemedicine.
• Profit sharing and 403(b) retirement plan availability.
• Generous PTO and holidays; other benefits available.
• Student debt repayment assistance available at eligible sites.

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