What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian - Opportunities in Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County position at Peninsula Community Health Services?
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition services for patients with chronic diseases and for those with a predisposition to chronic diseases.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement nutritional care plans based on assessments and knowledge of chronic diseases
- Consult with providers regarding nutritional status of patients communicating all pertinent information
- Work with the patient care team on high concern areas including :
Adult and childhood obesity (IBT)
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct reports.
Qualifications
Benefits and Compensation
PCHS offers a wide variety of benefits through a customizable cafeteria plan. In addition to receiving employer-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance, eligible employees can choose between several employer-subsidized health insurance plans and YMCA and Costco memberships. PCHS also offers a 403(b)-retirement plan, pet insurance, and legal and long-term care plans, among others.
For pay equity purposes, PCHS pays each role at a calculated market wage plus applicable stipends associated with certain shifts or locations.
What We Offer Our Providers :
Starting Salary : $67,724.80 Annually
Skills
Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to receive and respond well to feedback. Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; time-management and organizational skills, including being punctual, responsive, and efficient. Perform job with professionalism and good judgment.
Equal Opportunity
Peninsula Community Health Services is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and does not exclude persons from employment or application for employment from receipt of or participation in programs, activities, services on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, marital status, religion, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law .
COVID-19 Vaccination
PCHS requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. All offers are contingent and your vaccine status will be verified at onboarding.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
With multiple locations and settings, PCHS work environment and physical demands vary greatly depending on the employees role. Essential job functions include the following : The employee is required to talk, hear, see, smell, sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to move around the facility; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Employees may be exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.
Make a Difference with PCHS
Join Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in making a difference in people's lives and the surrounding community every day. PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service that is Patient Driven, Empathetic, and Staff Empowered. We are, a Federally Qualified Health Center supporting access to healthcare services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) for Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County.
Our Mission
PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service. Our patients come from all walks of life. PCHS services are available to our patients without regard for ability to pay.
Our Vision
PCHS strives to eliminate healthcare disparities in our community. We have medical and dental clinics located throughout Kitsap and Mason and rural Pierce County and a dedicated team working together to create a care plan thats right for you. We also bring that care directly to our patients who cant easily make it into our traditional clinics through our mobile clinics, school-based health centers, and by partnering with our community service agencies to deliver care on their premises.
Our Guiding Principle
Here at PCHS, our guiding principle is to see and value every person. We believe all patients have the right to be treated with respect and dignity with an acknowledgment that this includes their cultural, social, spiritual, and personal values and beliefs.
Our Core Values
Every member of PCHS stands by our Core Values : Patient driven. Empathetic. Staff Empowered.
We are an employer of choice because we offer :
Salary : $67,725
