Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - New Grads Welcome!

Thomas Management LLC

Phoenix, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35–$40 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Part-time
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Behavioral Health, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Conference Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Data Analysis, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Discharge Plans, Disease, Documentation, Emergency Care, Employee Assistance Plan, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Food Quality, Food Services, Food and Beverage Industry, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Massage Therapy, Medical Records, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Oncology, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, People Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Quality of Life, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, ServSafe Certification, Social Work, Team Player, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Phoenix, AZ
POSTED
1 day ago

REAL Food re-fined.

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - Hospital | Location: Phoenix, AZ 85008

Compensation: $30 per hour for RDN Exam Eligible / $35-$40 per hour DOE for Credentialed RDNs | Full-Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday, rotating weekends. Flexible scheduling, and the opportunity for hybrid work!

 

Job Summary

Make a meaningful impact on patient health through expert nutrition care. As an Inpatient Clinical Dietitian at Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, you'll assess, plan, and implement individualized nutrition interventions that support recovery, improve outcomes, and enhance quality of life. In this role, you will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients across a wide range of acuity levels and complex disease states in one of Arizona's leading public teaching hospitals. You'll conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, provide therapeutic diet education, develop and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice standards. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams, you'll play a vital role in advancing patient-centered care while ensuring compliance with clinical, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. Your expertise will help patients thrive—one meal, one intervention, and one meaningful connection at a time. *An excellent opportunity for those looking to build their skills in clinical nutrition care.

 

What you'll do 

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    Manage and provide nutrition care for patients in the Medical/Oncology, Observation, and Emergency Department units.
  • Conduct nutrition assessments for patients within required timeframes.
  • Obtain timely and appropriate data and analyze/interpret data based on evidence-based standards.  
  • Provide appropriate documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and plan/goals. Once implemented, the clinical dietitian will monitor the progress toward goals. 
  • Participate in multidisciplinary care conferences and discharge planning activities, as appropriate.
  • Work closely with other disciplines including OT, PT, speech, and social services to ensure collaboration of care. 
  • Perform a nutrition diagnosis after identifying the problem and clarifying the cause of the problem with the patient's medical team. 
  • Develop, implement, and/or make recommendations for an individualized plan for nutrition intervention, including enteral and parenteral nutrition. 
  • Review/approve therapeutic diets to ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines. 
  • Assess and evaluate techniques that consider the varied needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns. 
  • Work collaboratively with and provide area supervision of dining service staff to assure accuracy of diet prescriptions and high level of customer satisfaction/scores. 
  • Provide appropriate follow-up in accordance with the patient's treatment goals, referring patients for outpatient counseling, community resources or home services, as appropriate. Conducts in-services and educational presentations to hospital/department staff. 
  • Maintain accurate record keeping of daily clinical activities, as required. 
  • Participate in the orientation and training of new dietitians and DTR’s. Functions as a preceptor to dietetic students and interns. Plans learning experiences, teaches and evaluates the performance of students and interns. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

What you will need

  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification or RD-Eligible.
  • CDR card
  • ServSafe certification
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

 

Who you are 

People who do well on our team are service-minded and have a helpful, humble, and hungry nature. Embark on a rewarding journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.  

 

At Thomas Cuisine, our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community.

 

What We Offer!

Life/Work Integration

  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Baby Bonding Leave
  • Paid Elder Care Leave
  • Paid Time Off (Accrued)
  • Holiday Premium Pay

Health & Wellness

  • 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
  • Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
  • Voluntary HSA with Company Match
  • Voluntary FSA
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
  • Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)

Financial Wellness

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D

Plus

  • Paid continuing education and CDR fees
  • A supportive, collaborative environment
  • Opportunities for growth

 

Who We Are 

Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Our people are purposeful, they care about food and quality, and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish, but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our growing community.

 

Our commitment to you 

At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture.

 

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships 

About the Company

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