Registered Dietitian

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 The Registered Dietitian clinically assesses the nutritional status and dietary needs of AltaMed patients to ensure adequate dietary intake, nutritional status, and chronic condition control. The Dietitian provides necessary consultation and intervention to participants, families, and the Interdisciplinary Care team as well as participates in the development of the plan of care, and implements and evaluates care according to patient-specific medical conditions, history, and/or nutritional needs. Other responsibilities may include performing professional work in the application of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to meet patient needs and in compliance with various health plans and county regulations. The Dietitian serves as an internal resource for nutrition, creates and conducts staff training/materials on nutrition, and provides services within a dietitian’s scope of practice. Minimum Requirements Registered Dietitian (RD, RDN) as recognized by the Commission on Dietetics Registration required. Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian preferred. A minimum of 1 year of diabetes experience is required. Minimum of 1 year of experience working with prenatal patients, including gestational diabetes, preferred. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or eligible preferred Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines. Compensation $77,233.52 - $96,541.90 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.