Registered Dietitian - Full-Time | 1.0 FTE | Bilingual (preferred)

The Staff Pad•La Puente, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable health center in La Puente, CA committed to providing access to high-quality healthcare while empowering patients, employees, and community partners to improve their well-being and strengthen the health of the communities they serve. We are looking to hire a compassionate and empathetic Registered Dietitian for their Clinic Operations Department. Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered Dietitian coordinates all aspects of nutrition care, including nutrition assessment, individualized care planning, monitoring, patient education, and counseling across a variety of care settings. This role stays current with emerging research and best practices related to nutrition and health conditions, applying that knowledge to adapt to care plans and support positive patient outcomes. The Dietitian works closely with an interdisciplinary care team, fostering clear communication, collaboration, and effective patient hand-offs. Through ongoing teamwork and coordination, this position helps ensure patients receive comprehensive, consistent, and high-quality nutrition care.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian licensed in the State of California
Bilingual in English and Spanish
At least one year of experience working with prenatal and HIV-positive patients
Ability to work effectively with multicultural and low-income populations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain medical information in clear, simple, and easy-to-understand terms
Ability to travel between multiple clinic locations

Responsibilities

Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and group classes for pediatric, prenatal, and adult patients, including HIV+ individuals
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, health educators, and case managers while maintaining a patient-focused and adaptable approach to emerging projects and working effectively with children and families
Serve as a consultant to the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) for high-risk prenatal patients
Identify and provide appropriate referrals as needed
Document patient progress in medical records
Develop educational and informational materials
Establish and maintain community information and referral resources
Build and maintain relationships with community organizations
Attend CPSP case conference meetings as appropriate
Assist with policy and protocol development
Review and approve policies and protocols as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned