Registered Dietitian

AltaMed • El Monte, CA

24d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian clinically assesses AltaMed patients’ nutritional status and dietary needs to support adequate dietary intake, nutritional status, and chronic condition control. The Dietitian consults with and provides interventions for participants and families, works with the Interdisciplinary Care team, contributes to care plans, and implements and evaluates care based on each patient’s medical conditions, history, and nutritional needs. The role applies Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in compliance with health plan and county requirements, serves as an internal nutrition resource, and creates and conducts nutrition training and materials for staff. Services must remain within a dietitian’s scope of practice.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD, RDN) credential recognized by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• At least 1 year of diabetes experience.
• Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.
• At least 1 year of experience working with prenatal patients, including gestational diabetes.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) certification or eligibility.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nutritional status and dietary needs.
• Provide consultation and nutrition interventions to participants and families.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care team and participate in developing plans of care.
• Implement and evaluate patient-specific care based on medical conditions, history, and nutritional needs.
• Apply Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in compliance with health plans and county regulations.
• Serve as an internal resource for nutrition.
• Create and conduct nutrition training and materials for staff.
• Provide services within a dietitian’s scope of practice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter Flexible Spending.
• Career advancement and development opportunities.
• Paid Time Off and holidays.
• Paid CME days.
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Corporate employee discounts.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Pet care insurance.
• The role may qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed