Registered Dietitian

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc.; Marlton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Tuition Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Plan with company‑to

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Job summary

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our fast-paced primary care team and deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) in outpatient settings.

The RD will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians and care staff to support chronic disease management across diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and related conditions. English/Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• RD credential and state licensure required.
• 1–2 years outpatient clinical nutrition or primary care experience preferred.
• Experience in MNT and chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, renal disease).
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients across the lifespan.
• Deliver lifestyle modification counseling for chronic disease prevention and management.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Maintain EHR documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Complete billing documentation for nutritional counseling services.
• Refer patients to internal or community resources when barriers to care are identified.

Skills

MNT expertise

Cultural competence

EHR documentation

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

CDR credential

State licensure

CDCES preferred

Tools

EHR software

Billing/coding workflows

Job description

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. is seeking atalent Registered Dietitian to step into our fast-paced facility!

SUMMARY: The Registered Dietitian (RD) providescomprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and outpatientnutritional counseling within a primary care setting. Working as anintegral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the RDassesses nutritional needs, develops individualized care plans, anddelivers evidence-based education to patients managing chronic healthconditions (such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, renal disease,and pediatric nutritional concerns).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning:
• Conduct thorough nutritional assessments using clinical data,medical history, eating habits, and socio-economic factors.
• Develop and implement individualized nutritional care plansaligned with the primary care provider's treatment goals.
• Re-evaluate and adjust care plans based on clinical outcomes andpatient progress.
• Clinical Counseling & Education:
• Provide specialized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for patientsacross the lifespan (pediatric, adult, and geriatric).
• Deliver lifestyle modification counseling focused on chronicdisease prevention and management (e.g., Diabetes Self-Management Education).
• Facilitate group nutrition workshops or wellness initiatives forpatients and community members.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:
• Partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers,nurses, and care coordinators to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in care team huddles, patient case conferences, andquality improvement initiatives.
• Refer patients to internal or community resources (such as foodassistance programs or behavioral health) when barriers to care are identified.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain prompt, accurate, and confidential electronic healthrecord (EHR) documentation of all patient encounters, care plans,and follow-ups.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations, HIPAA, andaccreditation standards.
• Complete required billing documentation and coding for nutritionalcounseling services.

Experience and Skills:

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Clinical expertise in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and chronicdisease management (diabetes, hypertension, obesity, renal disease)
• High level of cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse,vulnerable patient populations.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation andelectronic billing/coding workflows.
• Bilingual capability (English/Spanish) preferred.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or arelated field from an accredited college or university.
• Active credential as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or RegisteredDietitian Nutritionist (RDN) through the Commission on DieteticRegistration (CDR).
• Current State Licensure as a Certified/Licensed Dietitian (ifrequired by state regulation).
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred(or willingness to obtain).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of outpatient clinical nutrition or primarycare experience preferred.
• Experience working within a Federally Qualified Health Center(FQHC) or community health center setting is a plus.

Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. provides a rewarding andchallenging work environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and a verycompetitive benefits package which includes: a healthy work/lifebalance, generous paid time off, paid holidays, competitive wages,Tuition Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan with companycontribution, Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Life Insurance.