Registered Dietitian - Outpatient Transplant
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive medical nutrition therapy across outpatient settings, with specialized expertise in organ transplant care, including liver, renal, small bowel, lung, and heart programs. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough nutritional assessments; developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized care plans; documenting patient progress; and performing ongoing reassessment to ensure optimal outcomes.
This role delivers both individual and group education to patients, families, and caregivers, supporting understanding of nutrition-related needs and long-term health management. The Dietitian also coordinates appropriate referrals for continued care upon discharge within the UCLA Health network.
Salary Range: $49.73-58.00/hourly
*May convert to career*
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Completion of bachelor’s degree by accredited college or university
- Transplant experience
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician certification (CNSC)
A PASSION FOR IMPROVING LIVES
Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually enhance your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. Within our inclusive and supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to bring your best to a variety of highly challenging situations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.