Registered Dietitian (PACE)
Listed compensation
$83k-$104k
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Job Description
Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference.
We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone.
Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
This is a specialized Registered Dietitian (RD) position to support the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager directly over five major domains of work: staff coverage, staff training, administration, project coordination, and regulatory compliance.
The RD will cover various PACE Registered Dietitian duties remotely or in-person for any of the AltaMed PACE centers, as needed to support compliance-related needs such as assessments, care planning, IDT meetings, and food program requirements.
The RD will support training such as onboarding, process implementation, and competency re-training as assigned by the Nutrition & Dietetics Manager.
The RD will support Nutrition & Dietetics operations by assisting processes such as data collection, data analysis, report building, preparing and facilitating presentations, and compliance recordkeeping.
The RD will support PACE by assisting with program planning and implementation, participating in CQI initiatives, and serving on interdisciplinary committees to improve participant health outcomes and the delivery of nutrition care services.
The RD will collaborate with discipline managers, QI, the Nutrition & Dietetics department, and other PACE leaders to address organizational goals and optimize care delivery.
Minimum Requirements
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, required.
- Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience in clinical nutrition as an RD/RDN required
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with the frail elderly, preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on demographics of PACE site, preferred.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Compensation
$83,200.00 - $104,000.00 annually
Compensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
- Benefits & Career Development
- 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
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers.
You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.
After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Key Responsibilities
Provide coverage for PACE Registered Dietitian duties across centers, including assessments, care planning, interdisciplinary team meetings, and food program compliance. Support staff training, department operations, data and reporting, program implementation, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary committees to improve participant outcomes and nutrition care delivery.
Requirements
An active Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential and at least one year of professional clinical nutrition experience are required; a valid BLS certification or higher is also required. A California food handler or food protection manager certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, while experience with frail elderly populations and relevant language skills are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 18% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (342 salary observations; 682 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,491 salary observations; 8,510 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in clinical nutrition (dietitian) | ranked against 3,096 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$104k | Clinical Nutrition median $94k (middle half $88k–$97k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $93k median in California | $78k nationally (+19%)342 state / 2,491 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$85k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in California | 294 active | 3,119 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 18% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian (PACE) at Alta Med a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,096 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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