The Staff Pad

Bilingual Registered Dietitian – Community Health

The Staff Pad  •  Los Angeles, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description


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.


What You’ll Do


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


What We Are Looking For


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 !

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About The Staff Pad

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Year Founded
2020
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