Clinical Dietitian - PACE Program & CACFP Expert

Maine Academy of Family Physicians; Firestone Park (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans with匹

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) at the PACE site in Huntington Park, CA, to join an interdisciplinary team delivering clinical nutrition and food service management.

You will assess nutrition status, provide medical nutrition therapy, support CACFP compliance, plan therapeutic menus, conduct kitchen audits, and educate staff to ensure evidence-based care aligned with program standards. The role emphasizes community impact and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) status required.
• California Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year professional clinical nutrition experience as an RD/RDN (preferred).
• Experience with frail elderly (preferred).
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese depending on demographics (preferred).
• Minimum 1 year of valid BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and follow-ups to assess nutritional status and provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
• Support CACFP compliance by planning menus to meet requirements and conducting quarterly audits.
• Plan therapeutic menus, maintain diet records, coordinate with Food Preparation Coordinator, and conduct kitchen audits.
• Provide in-services to kitchen staff and IDT members on evidence-based nutrition care practices.

Skills

RD / RDN certified

Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/CC

BLS Certification

Clinical nutrition experience 1+ year

CA Food Handler Certification

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) at the PACE site in Huntington Park, CA, to join an interdisciplinary team delivering clinical nutrition and food service management.

You will assess nutrition status, provide medical nutrition therapy, support CACFP compliance, plan therapeutic menus, conduct kitchen audits, and educate staff to ensure evidence-based care aligned with program standards. The role emphasizes community impact and collaborative care.