Bilingual Registered Dietitian Community Health

Job Opportunity

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a reputable, mission-driven healthcare organization providing primary care to underserved populations in Los Angeles, CA. We are seeking a compassionate and patient-focused Registered Dietitian to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nutrition services that support high-quality patient care across the organization's health clinics. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Quality & Compliance, you will provide nutrition counseling, education, and support to patients and community members while collaborating with healthcare professionals to promote better health outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families build healthier lifestyles while contributing to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patients' dietary and nutritional needs and provide individualized nutrition counseling and clinical interventions to patients with a variety of conditions including pregnancy, childhood and adult obesity & eating disorders, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypertension.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition and meal plans based on patient needs and medical conditions.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
• Provide nutrition and obesity-prevention education for patients and community members.
• Develop and support culturally appropriate nutrition education programs, including perinatal nutrition, childhood obesity prevention, and diabetes self-management.
• Collaborate with providers, case managers, health educators, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patients' medical and nutritional needs.
• Promote healthy eating, wellness, and access to nutritious foods, including fruits and vegetables.
• Develop resources to educate families on healthy grocery shopping and food preparation.
• Participate in community outreach, public education initiatives, meetings, trainings, and other work-related events.
• Support evening and/or weekend activities as needed.
• Supervise Registered Dietitian students when applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Education, Experience and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Nutritional Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a community health center preferred.
• Experience providing nutrition education and one-on-one nutrition counseling.
• Experience developing or adapting nutrition education programs and curriculum.
• Experience working with underserved and diverse populations preferred.
• Registered Dietitian credential required.
• Basic CPR certification required.
• Additional Requirements:
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required, including reading, writing, and speaking.
• Valid CA Driver's License and reliable vehicle required for clinic and community travel.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Relationship building skills with patients, community members and coworkers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet-based applications.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and regular attendance.

If you're passionate about nutrition, enjoy working directly with patients and diverse communities, and want to make a meaningful difference through education and preventive care, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!