Primary Care Registered Dietitian
- Full-time
- Kennewick, WA
- posted September 14, 2026
Clinical Dietitian
$33.08-$48.72
Join our team as a Registered Dietitian at Miramar Health Center in Kennewick, WA!
Provide medical nutrition therapy for clinic medical patients and/or high-risk Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clients. Functions as an interdisciplinary healthcare team member to assess and treat medical conditions and address individual nutrition needs.
Be part of a healthcare organization that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! We've transformed into a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest with 40+ clinics across Washington State and Oregon. We offer a wide range of services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia, nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health. Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy, weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile medical/dental clinics.
Position Highlights
1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
$33.08- $48.72/hour DOE
$5,000.00 Hiring/Retention Bonus Structure:
At Hire: $1,500.00
At 180 days (6 months): $2,000.00
At 12 months: $1,500.00
Relocation Allowance available
YVFWC Benefits:
100% employer-paid health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
Do you have any student debt? All our YVFWC sites are certified for state and federal loan repayment assistance. Ask for details!
What You’ll Do:
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometric and lab review, nutrition history, and identification of drug–nutrient interactions
Use motivational interviewing to create individualized nutrition goals, considering cultural factors and social determinants that shape eating behaviors
Provide evidence‑based nutrition care for a wide range of conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, GI disorders, cancer, food allergies, and obesity
Collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure patients receive coordinated, high‑quality nutrition support through both individual visits and group education
Precept dietetic interns and students, develop training materials, and mentor clinical staff to support learning and professional development
Support compliance with organizational procedures, FQHC quality metrics, WIC requirements, and clinical standards such as TJC and HRSA
Stay connected to community demographics and resources, linking patients to supportive services and participating in outreach that raises awareness of clinic programs
Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, actively engage in care‑team meetings, and contribute to other clinic needs as assigned
Qualifications:
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‑accredited didactic program in dietetics
Registered Dietitian Nutrition registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Washington State Certified Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 9
One year of experience in a clinic, primary care, outpatient, or community setting is preferred
Our Mission Statement
“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well-being.”
Our mission celebrates inclusivity. We are committed to equal-opportunity employment.
Visit our website at www.yvfwc.com to learn more about our organization.
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‑accredited didactic program in dietetics
Registered Dietitian Nutrition registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Washington State Certified Dietitian credential (application must be submitted prior to start date)
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred at a level 9
One year of experience in a clinic, primary care, outpatient, or community setting is preferred
Click the link to be directed to our job board. https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=YVFWC&cws=47&rid=16569
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