UHS·Kirkland, Washington
The Registered Dietitian plans modified diets, provides nutritional assessments, and counsels patients and families on dietary principles. They also monitor performance improvement plans for Dietary Services and contribute to patient care plans.
REGISTERED DIETITIAN - PART TIME Fairfax Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Part time Registered Dietitian. The Registered Dietitian plans modified diets as requested by the attending physician/licensed practitioner, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles. Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs. WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT FAIRFAX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS? Our team at Fairfax strives to improve the status quo surrounding mental health by providing quality care and treatment through inpatient and outpatient services. At Fairfax Behavioral Health, we remove stigmas by building bridges and awareness within our community. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the members of our community dealing with behavioral health challenges. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
Requires a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree in clinical nutrition or dietetics preferred.
At least one (1) year post internship work experience in clinical nutrition preferred, in a health care facility with concentration in nutritional assessment and counseling. Prior experience with eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and other behavioral conditions preferred.
Registration with the Commission on Dietetics and certified dietitian with the State of Washington. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in food and nutrition or dietetics and registration/certification in the State of Washington. A Master's degree and one year of post-internship clinical experience, particularly with behavioral health conditions, are preferred.
Market context
In Washington, Registered Dietitian roles are often competitive because employers look for candidates who already hold the required master’s degree, CDR board certification, and a valid RD license, with eating-disorder treatment experience preferred. These jobs can stand out for candidates who can work across DBT, CBT, and FBT-informed care while meeting clinical documentation and patient-support expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and highlight any eating-disorder or behavioral-health experience in your application.
