Registered Dietitian - PACE Nutrition & Meal Planning

AltaMed Health Services Corp; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans with 4

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

AltaMed is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) at our PACE site to join the Interdisciplinary Team. The RD will perform nutrition assessments, provide medical nutrition therapy, and coordinate care with IDT members to support overall participant health.

The role includes CACFP-related menu planning, audits, and documentation, along with staff education and meal service coordination. A valid RD/RDN credential and state-certified training are required, with bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) as part of the IDT.
• Support CACFP compliance by planning menus and conducting audits.
• Assist with meal service planning, diet records, and kitchen coordination.
• Deliver in-services to kitchen staff and IDT on nutrition care practices.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

CACFP compliance

Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Can

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD Nutritionist (RDN) certification

Job description

AltaMed is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) at our PACE site to join the Interdisciplinary Team. The RD will perform nutrition assessments, provide medical nutrition therapy, and coordinate care with IDT members to support overall participant health.

The role includes CACFP-related menu planning, audits, and documentation, along with staff education and meal service coordination. A valid RD/RDN credential and state-certified training are required, with bilingual abilities preferred.