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Description
Clinical Inpatient Dietitian
Work Location
Los Angeles,CA
Job #32253
Work Hours
M-F, rotating weekends and holidays. 8 hour day, 8am-5pm
Employment Type
2 – Staff- Career
Duration
indefinite
Salary Range
$44.53-58.71 Hourly
Posted Date
August 3, 2026
Bargaining Unit
UPTE – HX
Make a difference in people’s lives every day. When you join UCLA Health, you’ll be working at an institution that provides leading-edge care to the people of L.A. and throughout the world. We provide our team members with the environment and support to do amazing work, because each and every one of them plays a vital role in our commitment to care.
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JOB DUTIES
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JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Description
As a Dietitian I, you will provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition care to patients with complex medical conditions in a large, fast-paced academic healthcare environment. You will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments, complete nutrition screenings, develop individualized care plans, document patient care in the electronic health record, provide nutrition education, and implement and monitor nutrition interventions across diverse patient populations.
Responsibilities include diagnosing malnutrition, conducting Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE), managing therapeutic diets, and providing nutrition support through enteral and parenteral nutrition. This role supports patients across the lifespan, including NICU, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
The Dietitian I collaborates closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, medical staff, ancillary departments, and food service personnel to deliver high-quality patient care. The Dietitian I provides direct supervision and guidance to the unit Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) and participates in department initiatives, meetings, and performance improvement activities.