Registered Dietitian (PACE) - $7,500 Sign On Bonus

AltaMed; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,200 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings with company

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Advancement & Development

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) for the PACE site to conduct nutrition assessments and provide MNT. You will plan therapeutic menus, support CACFP compliance, and coordinate with the IDT to ensure quality nutrition care and education.

Responsibilities include dietary counseling, meal planning, audits, and in-services for kitchen staff. RD licensure and California certification must be secured; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
• Provide dietary counseling and education; plan therapeutic/mechanically altered diets and nutrition support.
• Support CACFP compliance by menu planning and quarterly audits; maintain documentation.
• Coordinate care with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and conduct kitchen audits; provide in‑services.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

CACFP compliance

Menu planning

Dietary counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Bilingual communication

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential

Job description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Registered Dietitian (RD) - PACE Site is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) with both clinical nutrition and food service management roles. The RD will conduct nutrition assessments and follow-ups as needed to assess participants’ nutritional status and provide appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT), such as therapeutic and mechanically altered diets, oral nutritional supplements or enteral nutrition recommendations, dietary counseling, nutrition education, food security resources, and coordination of care with other IDT disciplines. The RD will support Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) compliance by planning menus to meet requirements, conducting quarterly CACFP food service audits, and maintaining required CACFP documentation. The RD will support meal service by planning therapeutic menus, maintaining diet records, coordinating diet changes with the Food Preparation Coordinator, and conducting regular kitchen audits. The RD will conduct in‑services as needed for the kitchen staff and/or IDT members to ensure accurate and evidence‑based nutrition care practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Active Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) status with the Commission on Dietetics Registration required.
• California Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANSI‑accredited training provider meeting ASTM International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs. Required within 90 days of hire, required.
• Minimum of 1 year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as an RD/RDN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly, preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on demographics of PACE site, preferred.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$83,200.00 - $104,000.00 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.