Registered Dietitian
Listed compensation
$83k-$104k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
The Registered Dietitian (RD) - PACE Site is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) with both clinical nutrition and food service management roles.
The RD will conduct nutrition assessments and follow-ups as needed to assess participants’ nutritional status and provide appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT), such as therapeutic and mechanically altered diets, oral nutritional supplements or enteral nutrition recommendations, dietary counseling, nutrition education, food security resources, and coordination of care with other IDT disciplines.
The RD will support Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) compliance by planning menus to meet requirements, conducting quarterly CACFP food service audits, and maintaining required CACFP documentation.
The RD will support meal service by planning therapeutic menus, maintaining diet records, coordinating diet changes with the Food Preparation Coordinator, and conducting regular kitchen audits.
The RD will conduct in-services as needed for the kitchen staff and/or IDT members to ensure accurate and evidence-based nutrition care practices.
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 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.
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
The Registered Dietitian conducts nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy as part of an interdisciplinary team. They also manage food service operations, including menu planning and ensuring compliance with CACFP requirements.
Requirements
Candidates must hold active Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist status and a valid BLS certification. A minimum of one year of professional experience in clinical nutrition and with the frail elderly is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 14% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (292 salary observations; 711 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,154 salary observations; 8,612 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $83k–$104k | Clinical Nutrition median $90k (middle half $83k–$96k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $93k median in California | $78k nationally (+19%)292 state / 2,154 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 | 288 active | 3,103 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 18% remote · 14% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Dietitian listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 2% offer loan repayment300 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Nutrition pay trend | −1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Alta Med | #3 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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