Weight Loss Specialty Dietitian

Join a team that shares your calling 

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. 

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: M-F

Position Summary

The Weight Loss Specialty Dietitian is a Registered Dietitian responsible for delivering comprehensive nutrition assessments, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, and developing individualized nutrition prescriptions based on clinical diagnoses. This role involves ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and reassessment of patient progress within both medical weight loss and bariatric surgery programs. The Dietitian will manage a dedicated patient panel, conducting regular pre- and post-operative appointments as well as medical weight loss consultations. Key responsibilities include providing dietary education, promoting behavioral modifications, and recommending sustainable lifestyle strategies. Additional duties include reviewing laboratory results, addressing micronutrient deficiencies, identifying nutrient-drug interactions, and advising on appropriate dietary supplementation. This professional role requires close collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and coordination of care with bariatric surgeons, bariatricians, and referring physicians. The position also involves facilitating referrals to interdisciplinary resources such as behavioral counseling, eating disorder clinics, pharmaceutical support programs, iron infusion services, and plastic surgery for skin removal. Success in this role demands a high level of clinical expertise, passion, and resourcefulness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field; Master’s preferred (MS, MA)
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic program and internship
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and in good standing
• Must have a National Provider Identifier (NPI) or obtain one prior to employment start date
• Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Certified Dietitian in the state of Washington
• Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) preferred
• Inpatient or outpatient clinical nutrition experience providing medical nutrition therapy using the Nutrition Care Process preferred
• Prior experience with adult and adolescent obesity preferred

About Deaconess Hospital 

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services. 

About the Spokane Community 

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round. 

Why MultiCare? 

Rooted in the local community 

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years. 

Growth and education 

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you. 

Well-being and support 

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life. 

Living our values 

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other. 

Belonging for all 

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued. 

Pacific Northwest lifestyle 

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life. 

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $31.32 - $45.09 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.