Registered Dietitian

Elica Health Centers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

403(b) with employer match

PTO, holidays, and floating holiday

CME reimbursement and license support

Tuition reimbursement

Malpractice/Tail insurance

Job summary

Elica Health Centers is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education within its community clinics in California. The role includes assessments, care planning, and collaboration with clinical teams to support diverse patients.

Ideal candidates bring CDCE/SOWM credentials, BLS, EHR proficiency, and a passion for cardiovascular and metabolic health in underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for chronic conditions.
• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop care plans.
• Translate and revise materials; ensure linguistic and cultural appropriateness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver MNT and lifestyle counseling for diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and create individualized care plans.
• Develop nutrition education curricula and deliver presentations to patients.

Skills

MNT counseling

Nutrition assessments

Interprofessional collaboration

Bilingual communication

EHR (EPIC) experience

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

CDCES/CSOWM certification

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

About Elica Health Centers:

Join Elica’s mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

Description

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program: Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and lifestyle medicine counseling for patients, specifically patients with chronic conditions such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Obesity
• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans based on medical history and clinical data.
• Individually and/or with the nutrition team, plans, creates, and develops nutrition and health education topic outlines and curriculums, incorporating various learning techniques and formats (i.e., group discussion, lectures, role-play, etc.).
• Reviews and assists in determining the linguistic and cultural appropriateness of materials, teaching aids, activities, methods, strategies, programs, etc.
• Review the efficacy of materials and programs and provides positive, action-oriented feedback.
• Assists with the translation and/or revisions of translated materials as appropriate.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical staff to integrate nutrition education into broader patient care strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate patient outcomes, providing consistent follow-up to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits

Elica Health Centers offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Choice of PPO medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross, including a Premier PPO option with $0 in-network out-of-pocket costs, plus dental and vision coverage. Health Plans include care navigation and provider support resources to help with finding care, understanding benefits, and billing questions. Coverage options are available for individual and family tiers.
• Retirement – 403(b) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off – Up to 4 weeks of vacation in the first year based on hours worked, plus 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Ancillary & Voluntary Benefits – Employer-paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), and optional supplemental benefits
• Annual CME Benefit - Reimbursement to pay for CME, licensing, and certifications required for the position, plus up to one (1) week of paid time off based on your weekly schedule. See offer letter for details.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $3,000 per calendar year after one (1) year of service
• Malpractice/Tail Insurance - Provided at no cost to the employee.

Eligibility

Benefits are available to employees working 30+ hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Compensation Disclosure

$93,000.00 - $104,832.00

The compensation range listed reflects Elica’s good‑faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position in accordance with California pay transparency requirements. Final compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, and qualification.

Language Skills (Preferred)

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish are preferred to support the needs of the communities we serve, where more than 50% of patients report a primary language other than English.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and/or Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM).
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience, ideally within an FQHC or PCMH setting serving diverse populations.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish, Russian, or Dari) preferred.
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience required, EPIC preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge of medical terminology, ICD-10, CPT, and healthcare systems.

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current and valid California driver’s license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The work environment is characteristic of a medical clinic environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves or their homes. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the client’s use of alcohol and drugs, and the lack of personal care. The employee may also be exposed to bodily fluids (blood, urine) and hazardous chemicals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.