Bilingual Registered Dietitian – Community Health

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 !