Registered Dietitian

AltaMed Health Services

. Clinically assess the nutritional status and dietary needs of AltaMed patients .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeEl Monte • California • United StatesJunior💰 $77,234 - $96,542 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to assess and address the dietary needs of patients, ensuring compliance with health plans and regulations. Capable of providing education and training to staff while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

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Registered Dietitian (RD, RDN)Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)Diabetes ExperienceBLS CertificationBilingual English/Spanish

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Hard Skills

Clinical NutritionNutritional AssessmentDietary ConsultationCare Plan DevelopmentChronic Condition ManagementNutrition EducationPatient-Specific Care ImplementationGestational Diabetes ManagementNutrition Material CreationStaff Training

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationCommunicationPatient AdvocacyProblem-SolvingTeamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Dietitian (RD, RDN)BLS CertificationCertified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Industry Keywords

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)Chronic Condition ControlDietitian Scope of PracticeNutrition InterventionPatient Care Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Clinically assess the nutritional status and dietary needs of AltaMed patients
Ensure adequate dietary intake, nutritional status, and chronic condition control
Provide consultation and intervention to participants, families, and the Interdisciplinary Care team
Participate in development of plans of care
Implement and evaluate care according to patient-specific medical conditions, history, and nutritional needs
Apply Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to meet patient needs and comply with health plans and county regulations
Serve as an internal resource for nutrition
Create and conduct staff training and nutrition materials
Provide services within a dietitian’s scope of practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Dietitian (RD, RDN) as recognized by the Commission on Dietetics Registration required
A minimum of 1 year of diabetes experience required
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross guidelines
Minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience working with prenatal patients, including gestational diabetes, preferred
Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or eligible preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

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 qualify