Clinical Dietitian: Therapeutic Diet & Patient Care Leader

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to develop and implement nutritional care plans and therapeutic diets for patients. You will collaborate with health team members to discuss nutritional needs and ensure high-quality, compliant patient care.

You will assess nutritional status, document findings, adjust plans, and provide education to patients and staff. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and excellent patient relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Six months full-time experience as Dietitian I or equivalent.
• Current registration as a dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (CDR).

Responsibilities

• Assesses and monitors patient’s tolerance and acceptance of nutritional care plans.
• Develops and revises nutrition care plans and therapeutic diets.
• Documents dietetic information in patient records and ensures compliance.
• Educates patients and health care teams on nutrition care and dietary practices.
• Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Nutrition care planning

Dietary counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Alameda Health System is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to develop and implement nutritional care plans and therapeutic diets for patients. You will collaborate with health team members to discuss nutritional needs and ensure high-quality, compliant patient care.

You will assess nutritional status, document findings, adjust plans, and provide education to patients and staff. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and excellent patient relations.