Weight Loss Specialty Dietitian

About the role

The Weight Loss Specialty Dietitian is a Registered Dietitian responsible for delivering comprehensive nutrition assessments, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, and developing individualized nutrition prescriptions based on clinical diagnoses. This role involves ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and reassessment of patient progress within both medical weight loss and bariatric surgery programs. The Dietitian will manage a dedicated patient panel, conducting regular pre- and post-operative appointments as well as medical weight loss consultations. Success in this role demands a high level of clinical expertise, passion, and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietary education and promote behavioral modifications
• Recommend sustainable lifestyle strategies
• Review laboratory results and address micronutrient deficiencies
• Identify nutrient-drug interactions and advise on appropriate dietary supplementation
• Manage a dedicated patient panel, conducting regular pre- and post-operative appointments and medical weight loss consultations
• Monitor, evaluate, and reassess patient progress within medical weight loss and bariatric surgery programs
• Collaborate closely within a multidisciplinary team and coordinate care with bariatric surgeons, bariatricians, and referring physicians
• Facilitate referrals to interdisciplinary resources such as behavioral counseling, eating disorder clinics, pharmaceutical support programs, iron infusion services, and plastic surgery for skin removal

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; Master’s preferred (MS, MA)
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic program and internship
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and in good standing
• Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain one prior to employment start date
• Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Certified Dietitian in the state of Washington
• Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) preferred
• Inpatient or outpatient clinical nutrition experience providing medical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process preferred
• Prior experience with adult and adolescent obesity preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and retirement benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition assistance
• Award-winning residencies, fellowships, and career development opportunities
• Code Lavender support
• Employee Assistance Programs

Pay

The pay scale is $31.32 - $45.09 USD.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: M‑F