Registered Dietitian

Habitat Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Habitat Health seeks a Dietitian to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive nutrition care for elderly participants enrolled in the PACE program. You will perform nutrition assessments, customize plans, educate participants and caregivers, and collaborate with clinicians to optimize outcomes.

You will assess food access, order supplements, and help implement medical nutrition therapy while following safety and dietary regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience working with the frail or the elderly
• Nationally Certified as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with ambiguity and change
• Strong learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback and using data to inform decisions
• Commitment to Habitat Health values and daily practice

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritional plans of care with PCP and interdisciplinary team
• Plan and execute follow ups and reassessments for each participant
• Assess access to food and coordinate with team for meals and groceries
• Determine need for oral nutritional supplements and orders accordingly
• Provide dietary instruction to participants and caregivers
• Develop nutrition care plans for high-risk participants including medical nutrition therapy
• Monitor intake and dietary modifications and communicate with care team
• Maintain meal calendars, diet lists and related guides
• Attend care planning sessions and report nutritional status
• Support quality programs and audits on-site

Skills

RDN certification

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in nutrition/dietetics

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification

Job description

Address - 855 Howe Avenue, Sacramento, CA

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experiencemore gooddays in their homes and communities. Through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), we provide comprehensive medical care along with support for daily needs such as meals, transportation, andin ‑ homeassistance. We deliver coordinated clinical and social care in our centers and directly in participants’ homes, creating a fully integrated experience that brings peace of mind and a true sense of belonging. As we expand our scalable, affordable PACE model to meet the growing and complex needs of aging populations, ourmission ‑ drivencare teams continue to help participants live well on their own terms.

Habitat Health is supported by leading healthcare organizations and investors including New Enterprise Associates, Kaiser Permanente, and Town Hall Ventures. We are entering a period of significant growth and are looking for exceptional teammates to help us scale a better model of care for older adults. To learn more, visit www.habitathealth.com.

Role Scope :

We are looking for a dynamic, service-oriented dietitian who is passionate about supporting elderly persons in their journey. The Dietitian will work within a multidisciplinary care team led by a primary care provider to ensure whole-person, integrated care. The Dietitian completes participant nutritional assessments and reassessments, screens and assesses participant’s nutritional status and uses pertinent data to plan and implement appropriate nutrition interventions, obtains participant food preferences and makes dietary modifications as needed, in addition to providing nutrition education to participants, caregivers and Habitat PACE staff.

Core Responsibilities & Expectations for the Role

• Participant Care
• Develop and implement nutritional plan of care for participants that takes into account social circumstances and medical needs, in collaboration with the PCP and interdisciplinary team.
• Plan and execute follow ups and reassessment for each participant, or as necessary if there are changes in participant status.
• Assess participants’ access to food and makes referrals to interdisciplinary team for meal preparation evaluation and grocery shopping needs.
• Determine participants’ need for and order oral nutritional supplements accordingly.
• Provide instruction to participants and caregivers regarding dietary regimens and nutritional requirements (home visits as required).
• Develop and implement the nutrition care plans for high-risk participants including medical nutrition therapy recommendations.
• Monitor food intake, therapeutic diets and special dietary modifications and communicate information and concerns with the care team.
• Administration & Program Development
• Continue to raise the bar. Constructively seek and share feedback and help us implement changes in order to improve clinical outcomes and experience for participants.
• Conduct sanitation and safety checks for kitchen and kitchen equipment as needed.
• Monitor adequacy of breakfast, lunch and snack menus and notes/make adjustments to any dietary regimens or nutritional requirements based on individual participant’s needs.
• Update the meal calendar, supplement sheet, diet lists and assisted dining room guide as needed.
• Attend care planning sessions and report on nutritional status of participants.
• Work with the State and Federal Food Program as guided by regulations.
• Serve as onsite subject matter expert to support quality programs and discipline-specific audits.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or the elderly
• Current medical terminology and the ability to complete written assessments and document participant care.
• Nationally Certified as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
• Aligns with our purpose and our values, and is excited about living those out in daily practice
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, evolving environment with comfort navigating ambiguity, adapting quickly, and contributing to continuous improvement
• Strong learning and growth mindset, including seeking feedback, engaging in healthy debate and using data and curiosity to inform decisions.
• Acts with integrity and ownership, considering the broader organizational impact, doing the right thing, and following through to deliver results.

Nice to have:

• Master's degree or equivalent in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics as required by credentialing body
• 2+ years as a practicing Registered Dietitian
• PACE experience and/or ADHC/CBAS experience.
• A state issued driver’s license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.

Essential Functions & Physical Requirements

The following statements describe the general nature of work and physical expectations common across roles at Habitat Health. Specific responsibilities may vary by position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Team members in this role may be expected to:

• Work in healthcare, administrative, community, or remote environments, depending on role needs.
• Communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, team members, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, and through electronic systems.
• Remain stationary and/or move about for extended periods, consistent with job duties.
• Operate standard office equipment and/or clinical tools (e.g., computers, phones, medical devices, documentation systems).
• Travel between work sites or community locations as needed.
• Follow safety procedures, infection control protocols, and use personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Perform tasks that may involve bending, reaching, lifting, or assisting participants, depending on role responsibilities.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull supplies, equipment, or materials typically up to 25–50 pounds, with assistance or mechanical aids, depending on job duties and role responsibilities.

Compensation:

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $83,000 - $103,000. This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 5% of your annual salary and may be eligible for additional incentive compensation, as applicable.

The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, education, certifications, geographical location, and business needs.

In addition, this position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) savings plan that includes a match; paid time off; and company paid holidays.

At-Will Employment

Employment with Habitat Health is at-will. This means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Nothing in this job posting or any other company document is intended to create a contract of employment, express or implied, or to alter the at-will nature of employment.

Any written or oral statements to the contrary are not authorized unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

To help maintain a safe environment for our participants and team members, Habitat Health maintains vaccination and infection control policies applicable to certain roles and work locations. For COVID-19 and influenza, team members who are working in a participant care setting are required to provide either proof of vaccination or a signed declination form and comply with applicable masking requirements while in a care setting to the extent permitted by law in the applicable jurisdiction.

Habitat Health will consider requests for reasonable accommodation based on an applicant's disability, medical condition, or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance in accordance with applicable law.

As a condition of employment, team members are expected to comply with all applicable infection control protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and vaccination requirements associated with their role and work location, and to the extent required by law and as permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Habitat Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the principles of equal opportunity and inclusion. Employment decisions at Habitat Health are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision‑making, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Habitat Health is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with applicable law, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with religious beliefs, practices, or observances that require accommodation.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform the essential functions of a position, or receive other employment benefits and privileges, please contact us at [e-mail] .

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, even if their experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed.

Habitat Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with information from your Form I‑9 to confirm your authorization to work in the United States.

If E‑Verify cannot confirm your authorization to work, Habitat Health will provide you with written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken, including termination of employment.

E‑Verify is used only after an applicant has accepted an offer of employment and completed the Form I‑9 and to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Habitat Health complies with all federal and state employment eligibility verification requirements.