Primary Care Registered Dietitian - $32.76 - 48.23/hr

Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA!

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists in our medical clinics work closely with medical and mental health providers to support the nutritional needs of primary care patients of all ages, offering counseling for conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, digestive issues, and food allergies, as well as preventative education, including Well Child Checks, prenatal counseling, and healthy family guidance. Using a motivational interviewing approach, they tailor nutrition interventions to each individual's lifestyle in a supportive, judgment - free environment. Our Primary Care RDNs are easily accessible for warm handoffs, proactively identify patients through reports and registries, and provide same - day, no - cost access for all patients established at our clinics.

Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington State and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.

Position Highlights
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

$32.76- $48.23/hour DOE

$5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
At Hire: $1,500.00

At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00

At 12 months: $1,500.00

Relocation Allowance available

YVFWC Benefits:
100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine

Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available

Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!

Do you have any student debt? All our YVFWC sites are certified for state and federal loan repayment assistance. Ask for details!

What You'll Do:
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric and lab review, nutrition history, and identification 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 a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, GI disorders, cancer, food allergies, and obesity

Collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure patients receive coordinated, high - quality nutrition support through both 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

Stay connected to community demographics and resources, linking patients to supportive services and participating in outreach that raises awareness of clinic programs

Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, actively engage in care - team meetings, and contribute to other clinic needs as assigned

Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in 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 Nutrition registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Washington State Certified Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date)

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. Bilingual differential available with an ALTA score at level 9 or higher.

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.

Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.