The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable
health center in La Puente, CA committed to providing access to high-quality
healthcare while empowering patients, employees, and community partners to
improve their well-being and strengthen the health of the communities they
serve.
We are looking to hire a compassionate and
empathetic Registered Dietitian for their Clinic Operations Department.
Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Registered
Dietitian coordinates all aspects of nutrition care, including nutrition
assessment, individualized care planning, monitoring, patient education, and
counseling across a variety of care settings.
This role stays current with emerging research and
best practices related to nutrition and health conditions, applying that
knowledge to adapt to care plans and support positive patient outcomes.
The Dietitian works closely with an
interdisciplinary care team, fostering clear communication, collaboration, and
effective patient hand-offs. Through ongoing teamwork and coordination, this
position helps ensure patients receive comprehensive, consistent, and
high-quality nutrition care.
Schedule: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE
What You’ll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Provide
Medical Nutrition Therapy and group classes for pediatric, prenatal, and
adult patients, including HIV+ individuals
- Collaborate
with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, health educators, and
case managers while maintaining a patient-focused and adaptable approach
to emerging projects and working effectively with children and
families
- Serve
as a consultant to the Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) for
high-risk prenatal patients
- Identify
and provide appropriate referrals as needed
- Document
patient progress in medical records
- Develop
educational and informational materials
- Establish
and maintain community information and referral resources
- Build
and maintain relationships with community organizations
- Attend
CPSP case conference meetings as appropriate
- Assist
with policy and protocol development
- Review
and approve policies and protocols as needed
- Perform
other related duties as assigned
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications and Skills
- Registered
Dietitian licensed in the State of California
- Bilingual
in English and Spanish
- At
least one year of experience working with prenatal and HIV-positive
patients
- Ability
to work effectively with multicultural and low-income populations
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
- Ability
to explain medical information in clear, simple, and easy-to-understand
terms
- Ability
to travel between multiple clinic locations
What You Can Expect
Work Environment
- Active
work environment involving standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching,
lifting, pushing, and pulling
- Frequent
patient interaction requiring clear communication and mobility
- Accurate
documentation of patient notes, treatment plans, records, and
reports
- Collaborative
work in a shared office environment
- Frequent
decision-making and positive communication with staff at all levels
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive
Pay
- Medical,
Dental and Vision Insurance
- Holiday
Vacation and Sick Leave
- Employee
Assistance Program
- Life
Insurance (Basic + Voluntary)
- Tuition
Reimbursement
- 403(b)
Retirement plan with 6% match
Join a mission-driven healthcare team where your
expertise can make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and
families. If you are passionate about nutrition, community health, and helping
individuals achieve better health outcomes, we invite you to bring your
knowledge and compassion to this rewarding opportunity.