Geriatric Clinical Dietitian — Nutrition Care Expert

PACE Southeast Michigan; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy within a multidisciplinary team. You will perform thorough nutrition assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized care plans for participants with varying medical needs.

The role requires strong documentation in the EMR, collaboration with the IDT, and ongoing monitoring of patient progress to ensure high-quality nutrition care and adherence to CMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field.
• ACEND-accredited dietetics program completion.
• Successful completion of the RD registration exam.
• Evidence-based medical nutrition therapy experience.
• Preferred 1 year of experience with aging adults.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments at enrollment and semi-annually according to CMS guidelines.
• Documents PES statements and nutrition diagnoses.
• Develops and implements individualized nutrition interventions.
• Monitors and evaluates progress and outcomes of interventions.
• Documents in the EMR per CMS, PACE SEMI, and dept. standards.
• Participates in Care Plan meetings and communicates plans with the IDT.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Care Plan Coordination

Nutrition Counseling

CMS guidelines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

ACEND-accredited Dietetics Program

RD Registration Exam (CDR)

Experience with aging adults (preferred)

Tools

EMR System

Job description

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy within a multidisciplinary team. You will perform thorough nutrition assessments, formulate diagnoses, and develop individualized care plans for participants with varying medical needs.

The role requires strong documentation in the EMR, collaboration with the IDT, and ongoing monitoring of patient progress to ensure high-quality nutrition care and adherence to CMS guidelines.