Registered Dietitian

Estimated Start Date:  

Role Scope:  

We are looking for a dynamic, service-oriented dietitian who is passionate about supporting elderly persons in their journey. The Dietitian will work within a multidisciplinary care team led by a primary care provider to ensure whole-person, integrated care. The Dietitian completes participant nutritional assessments and reassessments, screens and assesses participant’s nutritional status and uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions, obtains participant food preferences and makes dietary modifications as needed, in addition to providing nutrition education to participants, caregivers and Habitat PACE staff.  

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role 

• Participant Care 
• Develop and implement nutritional plan of care for participants that takes into account social circumstances and medical needs, in collaboration with the PCP and interdisciplinary team. 
• Plan and execute follow ups and reassessment for each participant, or as necessary if there are changes in participant status. 
• Assess participants’ access to food and makes referrals to interdisciplinary team for meal preparation evaluation and grocery shopping needs. 
• Determine participants’ need for and order oral nutritional supplements accordingly. 
• Provide instruction to participants and caregivers regarding dietary regimens and nutritional requirements (home visits as required). 
• Develop and implement the nutrition care plans for high-risk participants including medical nutrition therapy recommendations. 
• Monitor food intake, therapeutic diets and special dietary modifications and communicate information and concerns with the care team. 
• Administration & Program Development 
• Continue to raise the bar.  Constructively seek and share feedback and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants. 
• Conduct sanitation and safety checks for kitchen and kitchen equipment as needed. 
• Monitor adequacy of breakfast, lunch and snack menus and notes/make adjustments to any dietary regimens or nutritional requirements based on individual participant’s needs. 
• Update the meal calendar, supplement sheet, diet lists and assisted dining room guide as needed. 
• Attend care planning sessions and report on nutritional status of participants. 
• Work with the State and Federal Food Program as guided by  regulations. 
• Serve as onsite subject matter expert to support quality programs and discipline-specific audits. 

Required Qualifications:  

• A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or the elderly
• Current medical terminology and the ability to complete written assessments and document participant care.  
• Nationally Certified as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with comfort navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly, and contributing to continuous improvement
• Strong learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback, engaging in healthy debate and using data and curiosity to inform decisions.
• Acts with integrity and ownership, considering the broader organizational impact, doing the right thing, and following through to deliver results. 

Nice to have:

• Master's degree or equivalent in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics as required by credentialing body
• 2+ years as a practicing Registered Dietitian
• Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred
• PACE experience and/or ADHC/CBAS experience.
• A state issued driver’s license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law. 

Essential Functions & Physical Requirements 

The following statements describe the general nature of work and physical expectations common across roles at Habitat Health. Specific responsibilities may vary by position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Team members in this role may be expected to: 

• Work in healthcare, administrative, community, or remote environments, depending on role needs. 

• Communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, team members, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and through electronic systems. 

• Remain stationary and/or move about for extended periods, consistent with job duties. 

• Operate standard office equipment and/or clinical tools (e.g., computers, phones, medical devices, documentation systems). 

• Travel between work sites or community locations as needed. 

• Follow safety procedures, infection control protocols, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required. 

• Perform tasks that may involve bending, reaching, lifting, or assisting participants, depending on role responsibilities. 

• Lift, carry, push, or pull supplies, equipment, or materials typically up to 25–50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids, depending on job duties and role responsibilities. 

Compensation: 

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $103,000. This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 5% of your annual salary and may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, as applicable. 

The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs. 

In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays. 

At-Will Employment  

Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment. 

Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.