Registered Dietitian - RD

TEEMA; Lynwood (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Retirement savings plans with employer

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Flexible Spending

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice tail coverage

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Corporate Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) for outpatient clinic roles in California, working with adults and geriatric populations to deliver medical nutrition therapy, diet planning, and CACFP compliance. This role blends hands-on patient care with administrative leadership to improve nutrition outcomes in elderly and medically complex patients.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating care across care centers, staff training, data collection, and CQI

Qualifications

• Active RD/RDN status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Valid BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross).
• California Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification within 90 days.
• Minimum 1 year of RD/RDN clinical nutrition experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and follow-ups for medical nutrition therapy, diets, supplements, and education.
• Provide remote and in-person coverage across care centers for assessments, care planning, and coordination.
• Ensure CACFP compliance with menus, audits, and required documentation.
• Oversee meal service operations, diet changes, and auditing of food preparation.
• Train and support staff through onboarding and ongoing competency development.
• Deliver educational in-services to kitchen staff on evidence-based nutrition practices.
• Participate in data collection, reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Contribute to CQI initiatives and interdisciplinary committee work to improve outcomes.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Team coordination

Education delivery

Education

Registered Dietitian credential (RD/RDN)

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.

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

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