Registered Dietitian (PACE)
About The Position
This specialized Registered Dietitian (RD) position directly supports the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager across staff coverage, staff training, administration, project coordination, and regulatory compliance. The RD covers PACE Registered Dietitian duties remotely or in person at AltaMed PACE centers as needed, including assessments, care planning, interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings, and food program requirements. The role supports training and onboarding, process implementation, and competency retraining as assigned by the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager. It also assists Nutrition & Dietetics operations through data collection and analysis, report development, presentations, and compliance recordkeeping. The RD contributes to PACE program planning and implementation, participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives, and serves on interdisciplinary committees focused on improving participant health outcomes and nutrition care services. The position collaborates with discipline managers, Quality Improvement, the Nutrition & Dietetics department, and other PACE leaders to address organizational goals and optimize care delivery.
Requirements
- Active Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) status with the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
- California Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANSI-accredited training provider meeting ASTM International E2659-09; required within 90 days of hire.
- At least 1 year of professional work experience in clinical nutrition as an RD/RDN.
- Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly.
- Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on the demographics of the PACE site.
Responsibilities
- Cover PACE Registered Dietitian duties remotely or in person at AltaMed PACE centers as needed.
- Support compliance-related needs, including assessments, care planning, IDT meetings, and food program requirements.
- Support onboarding, process implementation, and competency retraining as assigned by the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager.
- Assist with data collection, data analysis, report building, presentations, and compliance recordkeeping for Nutrition & Dietetics operations.
- Assist with PACE program planning and implementation.
- Participate in CQI initiatives and interdisciplinary committees to improve participant health outcomes and nutrition care services.
- Collaborate with discipline managers, QI, the Nutrition & Dietetics department, and other PACE leaders to address organizational goals and optimize care delivery.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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