Bilingual Registered Dietitian – Community Health

The Staff Pad•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable, mission-driven healthcare organization providing primary care to underserved populations in Los Angeles, CA. We are seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Registered Dietitian to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nutrition services that support high-quality patient care across the organization’s health clinics. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Quality & Compliance, you will provide nutrition counseling, education, and support to patients and community members while collaborating with healthcare professionals to promote better health outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families build healthier lifestyles while contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or a related field
Experience providing nutrition education and one-on-one nutrition counseling
Experience developing or adapting nutrition education programs and curriculum
Registered Dietitian credential required
Basic CPR certification required
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required, including reading, writing, and speaking
Valid CA Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required for clinic and community travel
Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Relationship building skills with patients, community members and coworkers
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based applications
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
Ability to maintain confidentiality and regular attendance

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience in a community health center preferred
Experience working with underserved and diverse populations preferred

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ dietary and nutritional needs and provide individualized nutrition counseling and clinical interventions to patients with a variety of conditions including Pregnancy, Childhood and adult obesity & eating disorders, Diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension
Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition and meal plans based on patient needs and medical conditions
Monitor patient outcomes and adjust nutrition plans as needed
Provide nutrition and obesity-prevention education for patients and community members
Develop and support culturally appropriate nutrition education programs, including perinatal nutrition, childhood obesity prevention, and diabetes self-management
Collaborate with providers, case managers, health educators, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patients’ medical and nutritional needs
Promote healthy eating, wellness, and access to nutritious foods, including fruits and vegetables
Develop resources to educate families on healthy grocery shopping and food preparation
Participate in community outreach, public education initiatives, meetings, trainings, and other work-related events
Support evening and/or weekend activities as needed
Supervise Registered Dietitian students when applicable
Perform other duties as assigned or needed