Clinical Registered Dietitian- Full-Time

REAL Food re-fined.

Registered Dietitian | Location: Burnett Extended Care Center, Fresno, CA 93721

Compensation: $38-$40

A $10,000 sign-on bonus will be provided payable in 4 installments over the 12 months following the date of hire!

Schedule

• Full-Time Position
• Monday through Friday can work 7am-7pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays

Nourish Healing Through Real Food

At Thomas Cuisine, we believe food has the power to heal. Since 1986, we’ve partnered with healthcare communities to provide scratch-made meals, genuine hospitality, and patient-centered nutrition care rooted in whole foods.

We’re looking for a compassionate and clinically strong Registered Dietitian who is passionate about improving patient outcomes, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and helping patients heal through evidence-based nutrition.

If you’re seeking a role where your clinical expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your work directly impacts patient recovery, we’d love to meet you.

"You’ll have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while helping shape a food-first healing culture.”

Why Dietitians Choose Thomas Cuisine

At Thomas Cuisine, we believe food plays a vital role in healing and recovery.

Our clinical nutrition team is highly respected and works closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and foodservice professionals to provide exceptional patient care.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Join a team of 15+ Inpatient Registered Dietitians with a mix of full-time and part-time clinicians.
• Work in a collaborative environment where caseloads are distributed evenly to promote balance and ensure a variety of patient acuity levels.
• Manage your own patient caseload while receiving support from experienced colleagues and leadership.
• Utilize industry-leading technology, including Epic and CBORD.
• Access continuing education opportunities, annual reimbursement for professional development, and employer-paid annual CDR registration fees, additional certification if applicable to role such as Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist), and more.
• Contribute to a culture that values evidence-based practice, teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth.

Patient Population

You'll provide nutrition care for hospitalized acute care level 1 trauma center- inpatients, helping patients navigate a variety of medical conditions and nutrition-related challenges throughout their recovery journey.

Benefits Include

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Disability and life insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Continuing education and development support

Your Impact

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will play a vital role in improving patient outcomes through individualized nutrition care and education. Beyond direct patient care, you'll serve as a trusted nutrition expert within the healthcare team, partnering with physicians, nurses, therapists, and food service professionals to ensure patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care.

Your expertise will influence not only nutritional outcomes but also patient satisfaction, quality initiatives, and the overall healing experience. Through collaboration, mentorship, and advocacy for nutrition-focused care, you'll help create a culture where food supports recovery and wellness.

What You’ll Do

• Complete nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Provide nutrition interventions and monitor patient progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams during care conferences and discharge planning
• Recommend and manage therapeutic, enteral, and parenteral nutrition plans
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare staff
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and therapeutic diet standards
• Support patient satisfaction through collaboration with dining services
• Mentor dietetic interns, students, and new team members
• Contribute ideas and best practices that enhance patient satisfaction and the overall nutrition care experience.

What You’ll Bring

• Registered Dietitian credential (CDR required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• Current BLS Certification
• ServSafe Certification
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Passion for patient-centered care and whole-food nutrition

Professional Development & Support

We are committed to investing in our dietitians' growth and success.

We Offer

• Continuing Education Unit (CEU) opportunities
• Annual continuing education reimbursement
• Employer-paid annual CDR registration fees
• Opportunities to mentor dietetic interns and students
• Ongoing collaboration with an experienced team of Registered Dietitians
• Exposure to quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care planning
• Access continuing education opportunities, annual reimbursement for professional development, and employer-paid annual CDR registration fees, additional certification if applicable to role such as Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist), and more.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Thomas Cuisine Careers, we are committed to creating a workplace where every team member feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are foundational to who we are and how we serve others.

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