Registered Dietitian - RD

TEEMA Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Retirement savings plans with employer matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Revenue Sharing

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Corporate Employee Discounts

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

A rapidly growing healthcare organization seeks a passionate Registered Dietitian to support nutrition services for elderly and medically complex patients in outpatient clinics. This role involves conducting nutrition assessments, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with team members to optimize patient care. The ideal candidate will have RD certification, clinical experience, bilingual skills in relevant languages, and a dedication to improving patient health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active RD/RDN status required.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as RD/RDN.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Cantonese, or Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition standards and regulatory variables.
• Train and support staff on nutrition care practices.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Collaborative teamwork

Spanish fluency

Cantonese fluency

Mandarin fluency

Education

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

Valid 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. If you are eager to bring your expertise and compassion to a growing healthcare organization, we encourage you to apply!

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at [e-mail] or by calling/texting [phone].

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!