Registered Dietitian

About the role

WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. The Registered Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement the nutrition services program, delivering nutrition assessments and counseling, acting as a liaison with food and supplement providers, developing menus, and ensuring kitchen and meal service compliance. This role offers the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work by supporting and educating participants throughout their care journey and collaborating with nursing, therapy, and other IDT members to create holistic nutrition plans that are central to participant care planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments to determine participant needs, preferences, and goals
• Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans
• Deliver and document nutrition interventions in accordance with physician orders or as agreed upon in participant care plans, including implementing specific diets and providing nutrition counseling to participants and their families
• Oversee menu planning and meal delivery programs to ensure safety and regulatory requirements are met and that participants receive meals according to specified diets
• Manage the nutrition staff, including hiring, training, overseeing, and mentoring
• Guide the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with at least two (2) years of experience directing nutrition services in a healthcare setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification required
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and IDT members
• At least one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population
• Preferably experienced in geriatric care or chronic disease management

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 observed holidays, and 6 sick days per year
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Pay

Compensation consists of a base salary plus bonus, with a range of $85,266.68 to $104,956.80 USD, based on experience and qualifications.