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

^*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.