Registered Dietitian - 251816
Job Description
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
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!