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Per Diem Inpatient Dietitian
General Information
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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
any day of the week, typically an 8 hour shift
Posted Date
05/04/2026
Salary Range: $49.73 - 58 Hourly
Employment Type
6 - Staff: Per Diem
Duration
indefinite
Job #
30339
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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The Per Diem Registered Dietitian (RD) provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with complex conditions in a large, fast-paced academic setting. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments, developing individualized care plans, documenting in the electronic health record, and delivering patient education. The RD implements and monitors nutrition interventions, including diagnosing malnutrition, performing Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE), managing therapeutic diets, and overseeing enteral and parenteral nutrition.
This role supports patients across the lifespan, from NICU and pediatric populations to adults and geriatric patients, including NPH. The Per Diem RD collaborates closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, medical staff, ancillary departments, and food service personnel. Participation in departmental activities, meetings, and performance improvement initiatives is also expected.
Salary Range: $49.73-58.00/hr
Job Qualifications
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Registered Dietician Certification required
Minimum of two years of inpatient clinical experience required
Experience in an academic hospital setting preferred
Internship experience does not count toward required experience
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
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