UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine is hiring: Dietitian - Pediatrics (Diabetes), Westwood in Los Angeles

Description:   The Pediatric Dietitian will provide assessment and nutritional intervention/treatment of infants, pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients in the Diabetes/Endocrinology specialty in the Westwood Children's Health Center and community locations. In this role, the Dietitian will be responsible for direct patient/family interaction, instruction and education, counseling in the outpatient clinic setting, communication with other team members, and appropriate written documentation of dietary assessment and treatment plans.  The Dietitian will conduct and participate in clinical, educational, and teleconference activities and will maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, and paneling, particularly CCS paneling.

Salary Range: $46.82 - 61.76 Hourly

Qualifications:  

Required: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. Completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice dietetic internship program or Individualized Supervised Pathway. Certification as Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a specific area of dietetics such as renal, pediatrics, digestive disease, liver, critical care or cardiology. Ability to assess patient calorie, protein and micronutrient needs based on Standards of Nutrition Practice and the Guidelines for Nutrition Care. Ability to evaluate appropriateness of current nutrition regimen and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to apply principles of medical nutrition therapy, food service and sanitation. Ability to adapt procedures for patient education level, cultural practice, psycho-social and economic status. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of nutrition care for varying age groups. Demonstrated ability to maintain medical charts and documentation. Ability to travel within the Health System.  

Preferred: At least 2 years of prior experience in clinical nutrition therapy. Experience working in Pediatrics.                Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually expand your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. In our inclusive, supportive culture, you’ ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’ s the chance to take on some of the most exciting challenges in healthcare.   If you’ re ready to advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:   ●       Clinical Lab & Pathology ●       Imaging ●       Pharmacy ●       Phlebotomy ●       Rehab ●       Respiratory Therapy ●       Social Work    No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.