INPATIENT REGISTERED DIETITIAN

BHC Alhambra Hospital, Inc.; Rosemead (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 110,208; Full time

Job summary

Reasons Eating Disorder Center within BHC Alhambra Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian for an on-site, per-diem contractor role in our inpatient eating disorder and behavioral health programs. You will perform nutritional assessments, develop meal plans, provide education to patients, families, and referral sources, and collaborate with the treatment team to support individualized plans.

Qualifications include active CDR registration and a Bachelor’s Degree in nutritional studies;

Qualifications

• Licensure: Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) under the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nutritional studies.
• Experience: Experience in working with eating disorders patients is strongly preferred; education in the field may be accepted in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutritional assessments on all patients enrolled in the eating disorders program and documents findings in a timely manner.
• Consult with patients and family members concerning nutritional needs, nutritional goals and exercise goals.
• Develop meal plans for program patients based on their individual energy needs.
• Supervise clients at mealtimes to ensure meal plan compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nutritional studies

Job description

On-Site Inpatient Position Available

Are you caring, compassionate and hardworking?

Responsibilities

Reasons Eating Disorder Center

Registered Dietitian (Per-Diem Contractor)

Reasons Eating Disorder Center (Reasons) is seeking candidate professionals, preferably with previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities, to provide compassionate care to both adult and adolescent patients in our Inpatient eating disorder and behavioral health programs at BHC Alhambra Hospital.

Job Description

The Program Dietitian works with the attending physician, Director of Virtual and Nutrition Services, and the treatment team to develop the individualized treatment plan for patients in the eating disorder and behavioral health programs. This includes completing nutritional assessments, developing, and monitoring meal plans and providing patient, group and family nutritional education. The Dietitian may also participate in providing education to referral sources regarding eating disorders in general and the program in specific.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Perform nutritional assessments on all patients enrolled in the eating disorders program and documents findings in a timely manner.
• Consult with patients and family members concerning nutritional needs, nutritional goals and exercise goals.
• Develop meal plans for program patients based on their individual energy needs.
• Supervise clients at mealtimes to ensure meal plan compliance.

Reasons’ contractors receive great opportunities.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career and growth opportunities
• Competitive Compensation
• Supervision by Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) provided.

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. We provide a place of respite and reflection for all genders of all ages to work through their eating disorders and discover their reasons for recovery. Take a video tour of our facilities. Youtube page: https://youtu.be/12Z_zSwcAHY Locations page on website - https://reasonsedc.com/about-us/locations/ To learn more visit: www.reasonsedc.com

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement

Licensure: Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) under the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nutritional studies.

Experience: Experience in working with eating disorders patients is strongly preferred; however, education in the field may be accepted in lieu of experience.

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