Diet Tech

PACS Group; Norwood (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a dedicated Diet Tech for Norwood Towers to support clinical nutrition services and deliver personalized dietary care this fall. The role emphasizes resident-centered assessments, therapeutic menus, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care plan development, interdisciplinary coordination, quality/compliance adherence, and resident education to optimize dining satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of clinical nutrition experience in long-term care, post-acute rehab, or hospital setting preferred.
• ACEND-accredited 2-year associate degree in Dietetics required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and risk screenings on admission and during stay.
• Develop, monitor and adjust individualized nutrition interventions and therapeutic diets.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Speech Therapy, Physicians, and Culinary Services for holistic care.
• Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations and sanitation guidelines (QAPI).
• Educate residents and families on therapeutic diets and gather preferences to improve dining satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Long-term care

Education

ACEND-accredited 2-year degree in Dietetics

Job description

Bring Fresh Passion & Autumn Comfort to Our Nutrition Team!As the season changes, so do the cravings for wholesome, nourishing care! Norwood Towers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Diet Tech to aid our clinical nutrition services and help us deliver exceptional, personalized dietary care this fall.If you are driven by resident-centered clinical nutrition, therapeutic menu planning, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, we would love to welcome you to our community!Key Responsibilities:Clinical Assessments: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and risk screenings for residents upon admission and routinely throughout their stay.Personalized Care Plans: Develop, monitor, and adjust individualized nutrition interventions, therapeutic diets, tube feedings, and wound-healing meal plans.Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with Nursing, Speech Therapy, Physicians, and Culinary Services to ensure holistic resident care and attendance at care plan meetings.Quality & Compliance: Maintain full compliance with state/federal healthcare regulations and sanitation guidelines, participating in facility quality assurance (QAPI) initiatives.Resident Connection: Educate residents and families on therapeutic diets and gather preferences to enhance dining satisfaction.Qualifications:1+ years of clinical nutrition experience in long-term care, post-acute rehab, or hospital setting preferred.Two-year associate degree program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).Fall into a fulfilling career—apply today to start your next chapter with us!We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.