Registered Dietitian

Dietitian Top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian)Full-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $92K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Los Angeles, CA 90022Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $92,000.00 SalaryJOB SUMMARY The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, and counseling to prenatal patients within the Comprehensive Prenatal Services Program (CPSP), working collaboratively with medical providers, CPSP counselors, and an interdisciplinary care team to develop individualized care plans that support optimal maternal and fetal health outcomes.

This role ensures delivery of high-quality, compliant nutrition services in accordance with Federal, State, and Los Angeles County CPSP standards while supporting program implementation, documentation, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

The Registered Dietitian also contributes to program development and expansion, maintains effective communication with internal teams and external partners including the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, and serves as a key resource to promote coordinated, patient-centered care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates with providers and CPSP counselors to identify and connect with patients in need of nutrition counseling. Establishes treatment plans and communicates with patients regarding program compliance.

Meets directly with patients to identify educational needs; provide individual instruction, utilize informational handouts/booklets, or refer to community resources as needed.

Identifies ways to improve care of patients, and make recommendations to the Medical Director Participates in various patient program committees; Performs research and recommends ways to expand and improve nutrition programs.

Responsible for implementation and integration of CPSP Program including nutrition, Responsible for ensuring the integrity and quality of the health services delivered in Comprehensive Prenatal Services and in compliance with Federal, State, and L. A.

County Standards and individual site policies, procedures and protocols.

Represents the clinic in all matters dealing with the delivery of these services and works closely with the Clinic Administrator and consultants as well as with the medical providers to develop and implement the goals and objectives of the CPSP programs and Nutrition Services.

Responsible for providing assessment, documentation and for the CPSP program Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health - Comprehensive Prenatal Services Program. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement plans for site and program.

Qualifications Knowledge of women's health prevention, OB/GYN family practice programs, CPSP, Family PACT, and CHDP programs. Knowledge of budget and grant management and program evaluation methods. Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field required. Must have R. D. Ability to be a team player; support and assist team members; Ability to relate and communicate well to all cultural and ethnic groups in the community; Bilingual preferred. Special

Requirements

Must have a reliable automobile for use on the job (mileage to be reimbursed); Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment; Valid California Driver License and automobile insurance coverage; TB clearance, to be renewed every year. Annual Influenza.

COVID Vaccination EEO Statement Via Care Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, international origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Via Care Community Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

In compliance with California Labor Code § 432.3, as amended effective January 1, 2026, this job posting includes the pay scale for the position. The pay scale represents a good‑faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage range the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire.

Actual compensation within the posted range will depend on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, and counseling to prenatal patients within the CPSP program. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field and be a Registered Dietitian (RD). Knowledge of women's health programs, CPSP, and program evaluation methods is required, along with a valid California driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient counselingPrenatal nutritionCare planningInterdisciplinary collaborationHealth educationBudget management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian at VIACARE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,938 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dietitian Career Context

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (184 salary observations; 542 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,445 salary observations; 7,117 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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