Registered Dietitian

Esperanza Health Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Esperanza Health Center seeks a passionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition counseling and education. This full-time role emphasizes diabetes care and education, requiring bilingual proficiency and a collaborative approach to holistic patient care. Join a community-focused environment and help transform lives through nutrition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is mandatory.
• Completion of approved internship and CDR registration or within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients with obesity and diabetes.
• Conduct individual and group nutrition education sessions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care team to promote wellness.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics

Completion of approved internship and CDR registration

Eligibility for PA Licensure as a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Microsoft Office

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Base pay range

$47,000.00/yr - $61,100.00/yr

Empower Wellness, One Patient at a Time — Join Us as a Registered Dietitian!

Are you passionate about using food and faith to transform lives? At Esperanza Health Center, we’re seeking a bilingual Registered Dietitian who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. In this role, you'll provide individualized and group-based nutrition counseling, with a strong focus on diabetes care and education. You'll serve a diverse community, help patients meet sustainable health goals, and integrate faith-based support as part of our holistic care model.

Position Title: Registered Dietitian (RD)

Department: Clinical Services

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Esperanza Health Center – Philadelphia, PA

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing nutrition counseling and education to patients with identified nutritional risk factors, especially those with obesity and diabetes. As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, the RD leads individual and group sessions, manages a patient panel, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team to promote wellness through a holistic, faith-integrated approach.

Essential Responsibilities Individual Counseling

• Conduct initial assessments and follow-ups using the EMR (Centricity)
• Set and document personalized, attainable nutrition goals
• Provide patients with goal summaries and relevant educational tools
• Collaborate with providers to create appropriate treatment plans
• Assess and refer patients for psychological, social, and spiritual needs
• Practice cost-effective, patient-centered care
  
  

Group Education

• Lead group nutrition education sessions with patients or community groups
• Create or adapt lesson plans and educational materials
• Clearly communicate your role and clinical goals during group sessions
  
  

Diabetes Care & Education

• Participate in "Diabetes Day" clinics, offering instruction on:
• Glucose monitoring (finger-stick & CGM)
• Insulin and GLP-1 injections
• Insulin titration protocols
• Coordinate monthly group medical visits
• Track and report diabetes metrics and productivity
• Collaborate with CHWs to enhance diabetic patient care

Community Health Engagement

• Promote healthy living at health fairs, cooking demos, and community classes
• Prepare and present culturally appropriate health materials
  
  

Prenatal & Breastfeeding Nutrition

• Partner with OB team to provide breastfeeding education
• Counsel prenatal and postpartum patients on maternal and infant nutrition
  
  

Team Communication & Professional Development

• Collaborate regularly with staff and medical supervisors
• Respond promptly to urgent patient or team needs
• Stay up to date with continuing education
• Proactively suggest and support practice improvements
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited program
• Completion of approved internship and CDR registration (or within 6 months of hire)
• Eligibility for PA Licensure as a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Passion for integrating Christian faith into patient care
  
  

Working Conditions

• Frequent use of computers and electronic medical records
• Occasional lifting and moving up to 40 lbs; physical flexibility required
• Requires mobility within clinical and community settings

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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