Registered Dietitian - RD

TEEMA; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Matching

FSA / Commuter FSA

Paid Time Off & Holidays

CME Days

Malpractice Tail Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to support outpatient nutrition services for adults and geriatric patients. The role combines direct patient nutrition care with administrative oversight to ensure regulatory compliance, quality, and outcomes across care centers.

You will deliver medical nutrition therapy and education, provide remote and in-person coverage, and lead CQI initiatives while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance program goals.

Qualifications

• Active RD or RD/RDN with CDR status.
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross).
• California Food Handler/Protection Manager certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year RD/RDN clinical nutrition experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and follow-ups; provide medical nutrition therapy and counseling.
• Offer remote and in-person coverage across care centers.
• Ensure CACFP compliance, audit menus, and maintain documentation.
• Oversee meal service operations and diet changes; audit food prep for quality.
• Train staff, onboard new hires, and deliver in-services.
• Contribute to data collection, reporting, CQI, and interdisciplinary committees.
• Collaborate with managers and quality teams to align nutrition care with goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Clinical nutrition

Team coordination

Staff training

Education delivery

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD/RDN

BLS certification

California Food Handler certification

Job description

Job Summary: This role offers a unique opportunity to support nutrition services across multiple care centers, providing both hands-on and administrative support to ensure the highest standards of patient nutrition and regulatory compliance.

This position is ideal for a motivated RD who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and is looking to make a broader impact on the health and well-being of elderly and medically complex patients through expert nutrition care and operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and follow-ups to support patient health, including medical nutrition therapy, therapeutic diets, supplements, enteral nutrition, counseling, and education.

Provide both remote and in-person coverage across care centers for nutrition-related needs including assessments, care planning, and team-based coordination.

Ensure compliance with the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by planning compliant menus, conducting quarterly audits, and maintaining required documentation.

Oversee meal service operations by maintaining diet records, implementing diet changes, and auditing food preparation processes for quality and accuracy.

Train and support staff through onboarding, process implementation, and ongoing competency development.

Deliver educational in-services to kitchen staff and team members to promote evidence-based nutrition care practices.

Participate in data collection, reporting, and compliance documentation to support department goals and continuous improvement.

Contribute to program planning, CQI initiatives, and interdisciplinary committees aimed at improving patient health outcomes and overall service delivery.

Collaborate with department managers, quality teams, and other organizational leaders to align nutrition care with strategic goals.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Active Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Valid BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross).

California Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANSI-accredited training provider (required within 90 days of hire).

Minimum 1 year of professional work experience as an RD/RDN in clinical nutrition.

Desired Qualifications:

At least 1 year of experience working with elderly or medically complex populations.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese, depending on regional demographics.

Desired Qualifications:

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin is highly valued.

Post-professional education and training in Physical Agent Modality preferred.

Benefits & Career Growth

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance,
• Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• 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
• and more!

Setting: Outpatient Clinic working with the adults and geriatric population

This is an incredible opportunity for an RD who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in patients' lives while working in a dynamic and supportive team environment.