Unit Description:

No need to go far to change the world – one patient at a time. 

Sodexo is seeking a  Registered Dietitian to come join their dynamic clinical team at PIH Health Hospital in Whittier  CA. PIH Health Whittier is a 523 licensed bed acute care hospital with an average census of 320 patients and located only 12 miles southeast of Los Angeles, CA.

In this role, the Dietitian Nutritionist will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients with a variety of different disease states. An ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, but is not required. There are many opportunities to grow within Sodexo and specialize by obtaining advanced certifications (CDCES, CNSC, etc.). 

For Registered Dietitians, Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including;

Starting with paid vacation, sick time and personal days!

Health Benefits and Paid Time Off Available!

Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal!

Money toward continuing education events!

 $5000 tuition reimbursement annually!

Free employee on-site parking;

Meals in the cafeteria are also free for dietitians and a brand new full service Starbucks within the hospital is located at the main entrance.

      Reporting to the Clinical Nutrition Manager, the ideal candidate will:

Be a Registered Dietitian;

have prior experience in the All Scripts program (is a plus);

provide education to patients, as well as staff and work well with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff;

possess the ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions while working within a self-directed and team-oriented work environment;

strong time management and organizational skills are needed to be successful in this position.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups; 

good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player; 

the ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.

Learn more about PIH Whittier at 

Come join our team of dietitians at PIH Health Whittier! We are also known as a Stroke Center, Bariatric Center of Excellence, and Heart and Lung Center. PIH Health has a variety of units including a NICU, LTAC within the hospital, Transitional Care Unit, Acute Rehab, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Oncology, and Respiratory.

We have an outpatient Nutrition and Wellness Center where our dietitians provide education as part of an ADA accredited Diabetes Education program as well as education on other various nutrition related diseases.

Not the job for you?

At Sodexo, we offer Dietitian positions in a variety of business segments, including Schools, Universities, Healthcare and Senior Living locations across the United States. .

Working for Sodexo:

Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. As the largest private employer of dietitians, we have tremendous job opportunities for registered dietitians who are looking to get more out of their career!

What We Offer:

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Basic Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire

Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.