Registered Dietician

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 79,622 - 89,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Benefit - MetLife Plan

Medical Benefits – 100% coverage of multiple plans

Paid Sick Leave – 56 hours (Full-Time)

Vacation – 2 weeks

Job summary

Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles is looking for a Registered Dietician to provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients. The role involves performing dietary assessments, communicating with interprofessional teams, and developing care plans based on patient needs.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, possess strong analytical and communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Current CPR Certification.
• FQHC experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritional care to patients with special needs.
• Completes dietary assessments and documents findings.
• Communicates with patient's PCP for care coordination.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian Certification

Tools

NextGen EHR

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Registered Dietician

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

Department: General Medicine / Diabetes Clinic

Position Overview

• Provides comprehensive nutritional care to patients with special needs or nutritional risk criteria.
• Performs patient assessment, provides education, communicates with interdisciplinary teams, develops nutritional plans of care, and documents interventions following policy and standards.
• Acts as a competent clinician, utilizing appropriate skills and decision‑making in clinical care.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Completes dietary assessment and documents findings in the patient’s E.H.R., including counseling, food substitutions, and diet instructions.
• Determines dietary needs from chart review, medical staff consultation, and other sources.
• Calculates special diets and weighted diets as ordered by physicians.
• Observes, analyzes, and records diet program and patient response to evaluate effectiveness and recommend changes.
• Communicates directly with the patient’s PCP via NextGen E.H.R. for care coordination.
• Pursues continuous self‑improvement through training, seminars, in‑services, and educational classes.
• Follows all agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies, and practices.
• Initiates and implements measures to deliver high‑quality care and improve services.
• Responds efficiently to patient and provider staff needs and inquiries.
• Ensures excellent customer service to all FHCCGLA patients.
• Works with operations managers to manage patient scheduling and flow and address bottlenecks.
• Handles patient grievances according to FHCCGLA Policy & Procedure.
• Assists in developing, updating, and reviewing FHCCGLA Policies & Procedures as needed.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of all patient data and electronic records.
• Counsels patients regarding normal and therapeutic dietary needs.
• Regularly meets with the C.M.O. to review progress, exchange information, and discuss future goals.
• Assists in menu planning and nourishment lists for conformity with dietary policies, based on primary diagnoses (diabetes, overweight, hypertension, etc.).
• Develops and conducts in‑service training for personnel when appropriate.
• Contributes to relevant sections of FHCCGLA’s policy & procedure manual related to nutrition.
• Oversees the Nutrition portion of FHCCGLA’s Diabetes Program.
• Trains incoming/future Registered Dietitians.
• Creations of educational materials for Diabetes Programs.
• Manages the nutritional component of the Hypertension Management Program.
• May submit written monthly reports to the C.M.O.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all client‑related matters.
• Attends mandated meetings and trainings, including quarterly staff meetings, Corporate Risk Management meetings, Clinical & Operations meetings, Executive Leadership meetings, and other scheduled sessions.
• Stays informed of current legal and regulatory changes related to scope of practice, payers, insurances, services, and applicable policies & procedures.
• Conducts group sessions for patients.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
• Current CPR Certification, up to date.
• FQHC experience highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Motivation to take initiative and complete tasks thoroughly and accurately.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.
• Computer skills preferred (NextGen E.H.R. & PMS, Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Bilingual English/Spanish and familiarity with Hispanic culture.
• Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Work schedule may include evenings, overtime, and weekends.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under deadline pressure.
• Commitment to providing high‑quality healthcare to indigent and underserved communities.
• Willingness to adapt to agency growth and expansion.
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred.
• At least three (3) years of management experience in an acute care hospital.
• Experience in an acute psychiatric hospital highly desirable.
• Registered Dietitian Certification by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (American Dietetic Association credential).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others in a professional, team‑oriented environment.
• Well‑developed interpersonal skills, friendly personality, and ability to motivate staff through teamwork.
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnicity, religion, or economic status.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Willingness to travel. Transportation may be required to other FHCCGLA clinic sites or meetings.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles, Inc.
• NextGen E.H.R. experience preferred.

Benefits

• Vision Benefit - MetLife Plan
• AFLAC Benefits
• Medical Benefits – 100% coverage of Kaiser, Anthem Blue Cross, Health Net, and United Health Care (HMO Plan) subject to change during open enrollment.
• 403B – Mutual of America match up to 5% of salary.
• Dental Benefit – MetLife (HMO/PPO Plan).
• Life Insurance – Accidental Death & Dismemberment; Long‑term Disability.
• Paid Sick Leave – 56 hours (Full‑Time), 40 hours (Part‑Time and Per‑Diem).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation – 2 weeks.
• Holidays – 11 observed, 2 floating, 1 birthday holiday.
• Provider Benefit – Registered Dietician stipend $600 annually and 2 paid CME days.
• License Reimbursement – Medical, DEA, BLS.
• Student Loan Repayment – HRSA, HWDD, LA CARE; OSHPS HPEF.

Salary Range

$79,622.00 – $89,140.00