Registered Dietitian (PACE)

AltaMed • Monterey Park, CA

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About The Position

This specialized Registered Dietitian position directly supports the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager across staff coverage, staff training, administration, project coordination, and regulatory compliance. The dietitian covers PACE Registered Dietitian duties remotely or in person at AltaMed PACE centers as needed, supporting assessments, care planning, interdisciplinary team meetings, and food program requirements. The role also supports staff onboarding, process implementation, and competency retraining as assigned by the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager.

The position assists Nutrition & Dietetics operations with data collection and analysis, report building, presentation preparation and facilitation, and compliance recordkeeping. It supports PACE program planning and implementation, participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives, and serves on interdisciplinary committees to improve participant health outcomes and nutrition care services. The dietitian 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 Dietetic Registration.
• California Food Handler or Food Protection Manager Certification from an ANSI-accredited training provider meeting ASTM International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs; 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 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

• Provide Registered Dietitian coverage at AltaMed PACE centers, remotely or in person, as needed.
• Support compliance-related assessments, care planning, interdisciplinary team meetings, and food program requirements.
• Support staff onboarding, process implementation, and competency retraining as assigned by the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager.
• Assist with data collection, data analysis, report building, presentation preparation and facilitation, and compliance recordkeeping.
• Assist with PACE program planning and implementation.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and serve on interdisciplinary committees.
• Collaborate with discipline managers, Quality Improvement, 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
• May qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives

What This Job Offers

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