Registered Dietitian

Piedmont Health Services, Inc.; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

CME

Job summary

Piedmont Health SeniorCare in Pittsboro, NC is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition care and education to participants and oversee dietary services. The role requires evaluation of nutritional status, development of care plans, and coordination with physicians and other health professionals.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s in nutrition with ACEND approval, prefer a Master’s, and have experience with frail or elderly populations and clinical dietetics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition with ACEND approval; Master’s degree is preferred.
• One year of frail/elderly care experience is preferred.
• Clinical dietetics experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care and education to Piedmont Health SeniorCare participants.
• Oversee dietary services and supervise the dietary coordinator.
• Evaluate nutritional status and develop and implement care plans.
• Assess nutrient requirements and recommend nutritional prescriptions.
• Communicate nutritional data and information to physicians and other health professionals.

Skills

Teaching ability

Analytical thinking

Geriatric care

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nutrition (ACEND approved)

Master’s Degree preferred

One year of frail/elderly experience

Clinical dietetics experience preferred

Job description

What is PACE?

At Piedmont Health Senior Care, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in our community through our Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). We help seniors maintain their independence and continue living at home homes for as long as possible. We achieve this by offering comprehensive, personalized healthcare and related services, all tailored to the unique needs and aspirations of each senior we serve.

Our approach is unlike any other healthcare plan! PACE emphasizes a participant-centered strategy, focusing on providing the right care and services that best support each participant's unique needs and goals. We integrate and coordinate all aspects of care, leveraging a team of dedicated doctors, nurses, therapists, dieticians, and other specialized professionals who work together as a care team to manage and address the complete health needs of each.

Job Title – Registered Dietitian

Reports to –PACE Team Director

Benefits -

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position: The primary responsibility of the Dietitian is to provide nutrition care and education to Piedmont Health SeniorCare participants and provide oversight of dietary services. Evaluate the participants nutritional status, develop and implement nutritional care plans, assess nutrient requirements, recommend nutritional prescriptions, evaluate participant tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional care and communicate nutritional data and information to the physician’s and other health professionals. The Dietitan will also supervise the dietary coordinator.

• Work Location: 163 Chatham Business Dr, Pittsboro, NC 27312 (Piedmont Health SeniorCare in Pittsboro)
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Qualifications –

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution approved by the ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) with a major in nutrition. Master’s Degree preferred. One year of experience with the frail or elderly preferred. Clinical dietetics experience preferred.
• Ability to teach; analytical thinking
• Ability to provide care to geriatric participants; knowledge of clinical dietetics
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Must have be an activeRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist (RND), Registered Dietitian (RD), or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in the state of North Carolina. Valid NC driver’s license.

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Range: $59,050 to $79,358(commensurate with years of experience)

EEO STATEMENT

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.