Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian | Community Health | Flexible Schedule


We're looking for a passionate Registered Dietitian (RD) to join a growing, mission-driven community health program serving diverse patient populations across Los Angeles. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential, flexible scheduling, and the ability to make a meaningful impact.


About the Role


In this role, you'll primarily provide 1:1 Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) while helping build and expand an impactful nutrition program. You'll work with patients across the lifespan-from pediatrics to older adults-addressing a wide range of clinical needs.


What You'll Do

• Provide 1:1 nutrition counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Document patient progress and clinical notes in EHR
• Support program growth and workflow development
• Lead a monthly in-person workshop (half-day, 1x/month)
• Help address food insecurity by connecting patients to community resources and food banks

Patient Volume

• See ~12-14 patients per day
• High demand - current RD is fully booked through June
• Growing program with increasing patient continuity and follow-ups

Patient Population & Focus Areas


You'll work with a wide variety of conditions, including:

• Diabetes, Hypertension
• Prenatal / OBGYN nutrition
• GI conditions (GERD)
• Liver disease (Fatty Liver, Cirrhosis)
• Pediatrics (including ARFID )
• And more beyond weight management

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) licensed in California
• Open to new grads
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Preferred Experience

• Community health or clinic setting
• Experience across multiple age groups (pediatrics geriatrics)
• Exposure to eating disorders (especially ARFID)
• Broader clinical experience beyond obesity/weight management

Schedule & Flexibility

• Start with 2 days/week (Monday-Friday options)
• Opportunity to ramp up to full-time (5 days/week)
• Mostly remote, with 1 in-person day/month for workshops

Workshop Location: Marengo Clinic (Los Angeles)


Compensation & Structure

• $35-$45/hour
• Contract-to-hire (4.5 months)

Why This Role?

• Flexible schedule with growth into full-time
• High patient demand = strong, consistent caseload
• Opportunity to build and shape a growing nutrition program
• Work with an underserved, high-impact community
• Blend of telehealth + in-person engagement

If you're a dietitian who wants meaningful patient impact, flexibility, and growth , this is a great opportunity to step into a high-demand role and make a difference.


Interested? Let's connect!


* We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).


* As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.