Registered Dietitian - Hourly

REAL Food re-fined.

Clinical Dietitian - Hospital | Location: Panorama City, CA 91402

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 3 FT Registered Dietitians and an RDN intern who see patients from all units listed, 3 FT DTRs who screen patients, provide education as needed and help the RDNs.
• 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 Paragon and Physician/Clinician Hub.
• Contribute to a culture that values evidence-based practice, teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth.

Wage: $38-$42 per hour depending on years of experience and certification — New grads welcome to apply!

Schedule

• Full-Time Position
• Friday-Tuesday (5d)
• Rotating weekends and on-call expectations if any
• Holidays

Patient Population

You'll provide nutrition care for 85 medical/surgical beds and 60 acute psychiatric beds, ER Care unit, partial hospitalization program and outpatient unit. You will be helping patients navigate a variety of medical conditions and nutrition-related challenges throughout their recovery journey.

Benefits Include

• Life/Work Integration

  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Baby Bonding Leave
  • Paid Elder Care Leave
  • Paid Time Off (Accrued)
  • Holiday Premium Pay
    

  Health & Wellness

  • 3 Medical Plans (Blue Cross)
  • Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Reimbursed Wellness Massages (Portion of cost)
  • Voluntary HSA with Company Match
  • Voluntary FSA
  • Free Employee Assistance Program (Behavioral Health Support)
  • Access to Wellness Initiatives (Fitness Memberships, etc.)
    

  Financial Wellness

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
  • Company-Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Policy
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Employee, Spouse, and/or child(ren) Life Insurance, with AD&D

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 (provided by Thomas Cuisine)
• Monthly Medical Nutrition Therapy Refrehers with clinical dietary team
• Ongoing collaboration with an experienced team of Registered Dietitians
• Exposure to quality improvement initiatives and interdisciplinary care planning
• ServSafe Manager class and certification reimbursement

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.

REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships