Registered Dietitian

AltaMed • Norwalk, CA

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian (RD) – PACE Site is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), with clinical nutrition and food service management responsibilities. The RD assesses participants’ nutritional status and provides medical nutrition therapy, including therapeutic and mechanically altered diets, oral nutritional supplements or enteral nutrition recommendations, dietary counseling, nutrition education, food security resources, and coordination of care with other IDT disciplines.

The RD supports Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) compliance by planning menus that meet program requirements, conducting quarterly food service audits, and maintaining required documentation. The role also supports meal service by planning therapeutic menus, maintaining diet records, coordinating diet changes with the Food Preparation Coordinator, and conducting regular kitchen audits. The RD provides in-services for kitchen staff and/or IDT members as needed to support accurate, evidence-based nutrition care practices.

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 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs; required within 90 days of hire.
• Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of professional work experience in clinical nutrition as an RD/RDN.
• 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

• Conduct nutrition assessments and follow-ups to assess participants’ nutritional status.
• Provide appropriate medical nutrition therapy, including therapeutic and mechanically altered diets, oral nutritional supplements or enteral nutrition recommendations, dietary counseling, nutrition education, and food security resources.
• Coordinate care with other Interdisciplinary Team disciplines.
• Plan menus to meet Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.
• Conduct quarterly CACFP food service audits and maintain required CACFP documentation.
• Plan therapeutic menus, maintain diet records, coordinate diet changes with the Food Preparation Coordinator, and conduct regular kitchen audits.
• Conduct in-services for kitchen staff and/or IDT members as needed.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed