Registered Dietician Position

At Wilshire, a not-for-profit organization we believe in serving the Central Coast with integrity, trust, and innovation. Seventy-five years’ experience in the healthcare industry has taught us that these values are integral to being a supportive health care and community-based agency. Together these values encourage our team, no matter their role, to go above and beyond to do “whatever it takes” for our patients and clients. This allows you to get back to living a better life, so that we can be there for you, your family, your neighbors, and your friends.

Wilshire Hospice is one segment of Wilshire’s family of services – a not-for-profit organization with deep roots and a big heart in San Luis Obispo.

Wilshire Hospice is currently seeking a Part Time Registered Dietician for our San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara County service areas.

We offer independence and flexible schedules, competitive pay, benefits, and mileage reimbursement; all while loving where you work!

We put people at the center of our work, with compassion and integrity. You and your family are supported by our team, with expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support designed for you.

Overview of the Position

Under the direction of the Director of Patient Care Services, the Dietitian provides diet counseling services to Home Health and Hospice patients in their home. The dietitian coordinates with other Hospice and Home Health staff to provide an efficient integration of care.

Core Performance Requirements

1. Advises and consults with Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Medical Social Worker to provide appropriate dietary services for the following diagnosis: Post Surgical Care, Diabetes, Cancer, Stroke, Failure to Thrive, Enteral, TPN or any other appropriate medical condition that has led to nutritional debilitation of the patient.

2. As requested and/or MD ordered, the dietitian will assess home health and hospice patients medications for food and/or drug interactions.

3. As requested and/or MD ordered, the dietitian will interpret home health and hospice patient laboratory results in order to individualize dietary guidelines.

4. Provides diet counseling service in accordance with the plan of care as ordered by the patient’s physician, and approved by the IDT.

5. Assists the patient and family to understand, accept and follow dietary modifications ordered by the physician, as well as understand disease process and how the dietary system is affected.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered or eligible for registration as a dietitian by the American Dietetic Association.

• One year experience as a Dietitian preferred, experience in home health care/hospice preferred.

• Current CPR card required.

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $33.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• On call

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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