Registered Dietitian - 252031
19 hours ago
Bronx
Registered Dietitian (PACE Program) 📍 Bronx, NY (4 days/week) + White Plains, NY (1 day/week) 🕒 Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📅 Contract (6-month LOA coverage with potential extension) 💲Pay Range: $42 - $46/hour (negotiable DOE) About the Role We are seeking a compassionate and clinically strong Registered Dietitian to join a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) team. In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive nutrition assessments, care planning, and ongoing support to a frail and elderly population. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team (IDT) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across clinic, community, and home settings. Key Responsibilities • Conduct initial and ongoing nutrition assessments (in-person and via telehealth) to evaluate participants’ nutritional status, • Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans, including therapeutic diets and clinical recommendations, • Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive care, • Monitor participant progress, outcomes, and adjust care plans as needed, • Provide nutrition counseling and education to participants, caregivers, and families, • Maintain accurate and compliant documentation in accordance with PACE and regulatory standards, • Track and manage participant dietary needs, including allergies, restrictions, and preferences, • Evaluate and coordinate needs for home-delivered meals and nutritional supplements, • Participate in IDT meetings, care planning sessions, and quality improvement initiatives, • Support center-based programming including nutrition groups, cooking demos, and educational workshops, • Conduct meal observations and partner with site staff to optimize dining services, • Act as a liaison with community resources and agencies to support participant needs Qualifications Education & Credentials: • Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field, • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration, • Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) – New York State Experience: • Minimum 1 year of clinical nutrition experience, • Experience working with geriatric or frail populations preferred, • Home care or community-based experience a plus Skills & Attributes • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills, • Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team, • Excellent communication and patient education skills, • Adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving mindset, • Proficiency with documentation and basic computer systems Why Join • Make a meaningful impact serving a vulnerable, underserved population, • Collaborative, mission-driven interdisciplinary team environment, • Blend of clinical care, community engagement, and education, • Opportunity to expand experience in PACE and geriatric nutrition