Registered Dietitian

WelbeHealth; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO 17 days

Holidays 12

401K with match

Bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

WelbeHealth in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to collaborate with IDT and deliver nutrition services to participants, including assessments and counseling.

This role oversees menu planning, meal delivery compliance, staff supervision, and enrollment processes, with base salary plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with at least two years of experience directing nutrition services in a healthcare setting.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification required.
• Experience with geriatric or chronic disease management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments to determine participant needs, preferences, and goals.
• Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans.
• Deliver and document nutrition interventions per physician orders or care plans, including diet implementations and counseling.
• Oversee menu planning and meal delivery programs to meet safety and regulatory requirements and designated diets.
• Manage the nutrition staff, including hiring, training, overseeing, and mentoring.
• Guide enrollment to ensure timely participant progression through the process.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

IDT collaboration

Menu planning

Team leadership

Job description

WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. We believe in going the extra mile and aim to make a genuine difference in our participants’ lives.

The Registered Dietitian works in close collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and implement the WelbeHealth nutrition services program. In addition to delivering nutrition services, including conducting assessments and providing counseling to participants, the Registered Dietitian functions as a liaison between WelbeHealth and the food and supplement service providers, develops menus, and ensures compliance with all regulations pertaining to the kitchen and meal service delivery.

*This role is different because** **the Registered Dietitian at** **WelbeHealth:*

• Get to see the direct impact of their work, supporting and educating participants throughout their care journey, not just in isolated appointments
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other IDT members to create holistic nutrition plans that aren’t an afterthought, but rather central to participant care planning

*We care about our team members.** **That**’**s** **why we offer:*

• Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
• 401K savings + match
• Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
• And additional benefits!

*On the day-to-day, you will:** *

• Conduct nutrition assessments to determine participant needs, preferences, and goals
• Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans
• Deliver and document nutrition interventions in accordance with physician orders or as agreed upon in participant care plans, including but not limited to implementing specific diets and providing nutrition counseling to participants and their families
• Oversee menu planning and meal delivery programs to ensure that all safety and regulatory requirements are met, and that participants receive meals according to specified diets
• Manage the nutrition staff, including hiring, training, overseeing, and mentoring
• Guide the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner

Job Requirements Include

• Registered Dietitian with at least two (2) years of experience directing nutrition services in a healthcare setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification requiredExcellent leadership, organization, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and IDT members
• At least one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian that ideally has geriatric care or chronic disease management experience.

Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.

Compensation Offering

$85,266.68—$104,951.03 USD

*COVID-19 Vaccination Policy*

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.

*Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion*

At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.