Join our team as a Primary Care Registered Dietitian and be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more than just a job – we are a community committed to the well-being of our migrant farmworkers.

In our medical clinics, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists work alongside medical and mental health providers to address the nutritional needs of primary care patients. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists at primary care sites counsel patients of all ages on nutrition-related conditions (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight management, digestive issues, food allergies) and provide preventative education (Well Child Checks, prenatal counseling, healthy families), addressing general nutrition questions and concerns.

The Primary Care Nutrition Services model utilizes Motivational Interviewing, and nutrition interventions are tailored to meet the individual's lifestyle and support their health goals in a judgment-free, sensitive, and supportive environment. Our Primary Care RDNs are readily accessible in our clinics for warm handoffs from providers. They are proactive in identifying patients to drop in through reports and registries. Same-day access is available at no cost to any patient who has established care at our clinics.

Explore our short clips, "WE are Yakima - WE are Family" and "YVFWC - And then we grew" for a glimpse into our dedication to our communities, health, and families.

What We Offer

• $1,500 sign-on bonus in first paycheck, $1,000 bonus at 12 months
• $28.62-$34.69/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly experienced candidates
• Medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
• Relocation allowance available – ask for more details!

As a dietitian, you will have the opportunity to:

• Proactively identify patients to counsel through standard protocols
• Receive warm handoff referrals from the clinic medical team
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and preventative education through Motivational Interviewing
• Document visits appropriately using standard protocols in Electronic Health Records
• Interact and collaborate with care team
• Participate in clinic and department meetings
• Collaborate with internal and external parties
• Participate in process improvement efforts
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor, clinic manager, and other relevant parties

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in Dietetics from a U.S. regionally accredited college, university, or foreign equivalent for new graduates after January 2024. Dietitians credentialed prior to Jan 2024 are allowed to be grandfathered in with a Bachelor’s Degree. Completion of ACEND® (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited academic coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics.
• Experience: One year’s experience in clinic, primary care, outpatient or community setting preferred.
• Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Registered Dietitian or registration eligible (must obtain RD credential within 180 days of employment). May require the following certifications based on location and job duties performed.
  • Medical Assistant – Registered (WA WIC Dietitians).
  • Certified Dietitian (if going to bill for Maternity Support Services [MSS]).
  • Licensed Dietitian (if going to bill for Medical Countermeasures ([MCM]).
  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive bilingual differential pay. Ability to effectively interact with adults, infants, children in a professional manner. Ability to effectively collaborate with medical professionals. Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and forward thinking. Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills. General knowledge in culturally appropriate practice. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Electronic Health Records.

Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.

Contact us at jobs@yvfwc.org to learn more about this opportunity!