Registered Dietitian

AltaMed Health Services

Registered Dietitian providing medical nutrition therapy for PACE participants at AltaMed. Managing therapeutic menus, CACFP compliance, audits, and interdisciplinary nutrition education.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeHuntington Park • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,200 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical nutrition, including medical nutrition therapy and dietary counseling, while ensuring compliance with CACFP requirements and conducting thorough nutrition assessments. Proficient in coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams and providing education to both staff and participants.

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Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)Medical Nutrition TherapyCACFP ComplianceBilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/CantoneseBLS Certification

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Hard Skills

Nutrition AssessmentMenu PlanningTherapeutic DietsDietary CounselingFood Security ResourcesKitchen AuditsDiet Records MaintenanceEvidence-Based Nutrition CareFood Service ManagementNutrition Education

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary Team CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipTraining and In-Services

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)California Food Handler CertificationBLS Certification

Industry Keywords

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)Clinical NutritionFrail Elderly CareNutrition TherapyFood Protection Manager Certification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) with clinical nutrition and food service management responsibilities
Conduct nutrition assessments and follow-ups to assess participants’ nutritional status
Provide medical nutrition therapy, including therapeutic and mechanically altered diets, oral nutritional supplements, and enteral nutrition recommendations
Provide dietary counseling, nutrition education, food security resources, and coordination of care with other IDT disciplines
Plan menus to meet Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements
Conduct quarterly CACFP food service audits and maintain required CACFP documentation
Plan therapeutic menus and maintain diet records
Coordinate diet changes with the Food Preparation Coordinator
Conduct regular kitchen audits
Conduct in-services for kitchen staff and/or IDT members to support accurate, evidence-based nutrition care practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) status with the Commission on Dietetics Registration required
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
Minimum of 1 year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as an RD/RDN preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly, preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on demographics of PACE site, preferred
Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Flexible Spending
Career Advancement & Development opportunities
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Paid CME Days
Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Corporate Employee Discounts
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Pet Care Insurance
Discretionary bonuses or incentives may apply