Dietitian

B-3327625

Registered Dietitian (Part-Time or Full-Time)

Location: Arizona (Critical Access Hospital)
Schedule: Flexible — Day Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Mid/Evening as needed
Facility Type: Critical Access Hospital
Reports To: Nutrition Services Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for inpatient and outpatient populations, including assessments, nutrition care planning, education, and follow-up
• Counsel patients on food selection and meal preparation for disease management and prevention of complications
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams and participate in care conferences
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex and high-risk patients
• Modify patient dietary profiles based on medical needs, intolerances, and preferences
• Support quality assurance initiatives within the Food Services Department, including menu development and service evaluation
• Deliver in-service education to nursing staff, food service personnel, and community groups
• Assist in documentation and reporting required for hospital accreditation and compliance
• Perform community outreach via nutrition-related presentations and public health education

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from an ACEND-accredited program
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience planning and managing therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting
• Strong experience with chronic disease management and lifecycle-based nutrition therapy

Preferred:

• 3 years clinical and food service experience (especially in outpatient or rural care)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) — Preferred for AZ state licensure
• Experience working in a critical access hospital or similar low-acuity, broad-scope setting
• Background in quality improvement or menu development
• Comfortable providing presentations and in-service education

Ideal Candidate

• Adaptable and willing to take on new tasks
• Strong background in food service and outpatient clinical nutrition
• Comfortable with a small but collaborative team (9–12 patients/day, support from medical assistants)
• Enjoys working in close-knit, community-oriented settings
• Committed to continuous learning and flexible scheduling

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Dietetics

Ability to Commute:

• Peridot, AZ 85542 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Peridot, AZ 85542: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000