Registered Dietitian (PACE-Corporate)

AltaMed Health Services; Monterey Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice tail coverage

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. seeks a specialized Registered Dietitian to support the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager across five core areas, remotely or in-person at AltaMed PACE centers as needed for assessments, care planning, IDT meetings, and food program requirements.

The RD will assist with onboarding, process implementation, competency re-training, data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentations, plus compliance recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Active RD/RDN status required.
• California Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification within 90 days.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nutrition experience as an RD/RDN.
• Experience with frail elderly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese preferred.
• Valid BLS certification per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support staff coverage and training under the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager.
• Assist with assessments, care planning, IDT meetings, and CQI initiatives for PACE.
• Data collection, analysis, reporting, and preparing presentations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve nutrition care.
• Support program planning and regulatory compliance for PACE centers.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

RD/RDN eligible

Bilingual (English/Spanish/Mandarin/C/

Education

Active RD/RDN status

BLS certification

Food Handler/Protection Manager Certification

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

This is a specialized Registered Dietitian (RD) position to support the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager directly over five major domains of work: staff coverage, staff training, administration, project coordination, and regulatory compliance. The RD will cover various PACE Registered Dietitian duties remotely or in-person for any of the AltaMed PACE centers, as needed to support compliance-related needs such as assessments, care planning, IDT meetings, and food program requirements. The RD will support training such as onboarding, process implementation, and competency re-training as assigned by the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager. The RD will support Nutrition & Dietetics operations by assisting processes such as data collection, data analysis, report building, preparing and facilitating presentations, and compliance recordkeeping. The RD will support PACE by assisting with program planning and implementation, participating in CQI initiatives, and serving on interdisciplinary committees to improve participant health outcomes and the delivery of nutrition care services. The RD will collaborate with discipline managers, QI, the Nutrition & Dietetics department, and other PACE leaders to address organizational goals and optimize care delivery.

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 of professional work experience in clinical nutrition as an RD/RDN required
• 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.