Diet Tech

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group's Norwood Towers is seeking a dedicated Diet Tech to support clinical nutrition services and deliver personalized dietary care this fall.

You will perform comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop and monitor care plans, coordinate with Nursing, Physicians and Therapy, and ensure compliance with regulations while educating residents and families about therapeutic diets.

Integrity, compassion, and teamwork are essential to improve dining satisfaction and resident outcomes.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Clinical nutrition experience

Education

ACEND-accredited Associate 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).

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.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.