Registered Dietitian

Christian Community Health Fellowship; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Continuing education support

Loan repayment programs

Job summary

Esperanza Health Center seeks a registered dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for patients with obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. The RD will work with an interdisciplinary team in Population Health and may be considered for per diem availability.

The role emphasizes spiritual care, community health outreach, and collaboration with the Lifestyle Medicine program as part of a Christ-centered FQHC in North Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics with approved internship/experience.
• Registration with CDR at hire or within 6 months; PA licensure as LDN after registration.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English; strong communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for patients at nutritional risk, including obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Deliver individual nutrition counseling and group education.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary care team within Population Health.
• Promote nutrition and healthy living at community events and health fairs.

Skills

Spanish-English bilingual

Strong communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

CDR registration

PA licensure as LDN

Job description

Compelled by the love of God in Christ Jesus, in cooperation with the Church and others, Esperanza Health Center is a multi-cultural ministry providing holistic healthcare to the Latino and underserved communities of Philadelphia.

At Esperanza Health Center, we seek to provide high-quality, affordable health care in Jesus’ name, and we are committed to the promotion of our community’s health and well-being.

We do this by:

Providing holistic care for our patients—care that looks at the needs of the whole person, including physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Ensuring that care is available and affordable to all, without regard for economic or social status or ability to pay.

As a Patient-Centered Medical Home, developing partnerships with each of our patients to pursue total health.

Working together with the Church and local organizations to bring healing and wholeness to our North Philadelphia community.

Job Info

Job Description

The Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy for patients identified as having nutritional risk factors, with particular emphasis on patients living with chronic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Working alongside an interdisciplinary care team and colleagues across the Population Health department, the RD plays an essential role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities Esperanza serves.

Per diem Registered Dietitians will also be considered.

Esperanza Health Center is a Christ-centered, faith-based Federally Qualified Health Center. Our clinical work is grounded in the conviction that every person is made in God's image and deserves care that attends to body, mind, and spirit.

In this role, you will:

Implement nutrition strategies that honor, value, and respect all persons.

Provide spiritual care to patients — sharing hope in Jesus Christ, offering Biblical encouragement, praying with patients, and connecting them to local churches — as appropriate and always motivated by love, while respecting the beliefs of every person.

Anticipate genuine growth, healing, and wholeness while recognizing your own limitations and the independent agency of each patient.

Maintain a posture of honesty, compassion, forgiveness, and unconditional love, avoiding any use of practitioner status or privilege in the course of providing spiritual care.

Uphold expectations for patient participation, including safety, mutual respect, confidentiality, and adherence to program guidelines.

Participate in daily staff devotions, lead devotions periodically, and contribute to the spiritual life of our staff.

What You'll Do

Individual Nutrition Counseling

Conduct initial nutrition assessments and follow-up counseling appointments.

Develop individualized nutrition plans with patients, setting goals that are realistic and attainable, and provide patients with a printed copy of their goals along with supporting resources and tools.

Exercise sound clinical judgment in recommending treatment in consultation with the primary care provider.

Apply specialized knowledge in areas such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Assess patients' psychological, social, and spiritual needs within the RD scope of practice, and refer to behavioral health, psychiatry, or social services as appropriate.

Collaborate with the Lifestyle Medicine program and the Community Health and Wellness department, referring patients to classes and programs such as Family Fit as appropriate.

Document care in the Electronic Health Record and communicate clearly with the patient's primary care provider, care team, and outside health professionals.

Complete documentation of clinic visits within 24 hours, and respond promptly to urgent care-related calls and messages.

Group Education

Lead group educational sessions on targeted nutrition topics for patients and partner organizations.

Use existing lesson plans or develop new curricula and take-home materials.

Community Health and Wellness

In collaboration with the Community Health and Wellness department, promote nutrition and healthy living at health fairs, community health promoter classes, cooking demonstrations, and other community events, preparing materials as needed.

Quality and Professional Growth

Identify and help implement practice improvements.

Maintain licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements.

Seek supervision and input from the collaborating or substitute physician appropriately, and operate within the training and licensing scope of a registered dietitian.

Take ownership of and meet personal patient volume targets.

Qualifications, Skills, Education

What You’ll Bring

Required

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college or university, including the practice experience or internship required by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) at the time of hire or within six months of hire, with Pennsylvania licensure as a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) once registration is established.

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Clear, direct oral communication skills and the initiative to communicate proactively with colleagues.

Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and a high volume of detail with accuracy.

A solid record of handling confidential information with trustworthiness and integrity.

The ability to remain calm under pressure.

Active participation in and accountability to a Bible-teaching church congregation, and a lifestyle consistent with Biblical standards.

Preferred

Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.

Active certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) — eligible for a $3,000 salary differential.

Prior experience in a community health center, FQHC, or other safety-net setting.

Esperanza Health Center offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Continuing education support

Eligibility for federal and state loan repayment programs available to clinicians serving in Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Salary Compensation: $59,500 – $80,950 annually | Midpoint $70,000

CDCES Differential An additional flat $3,000 is available to candidates who hold active certification as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), applied at the minimum, midpoint, and maximum of the range: $62,500 – $83,950 annually | Midpoint $73,000

Placement within the range is based on relevant experience, credentials, and internal equity. Per diem candidates are compensated at an hourly rate derived from the same range.