Registered Dietitian

TEEMA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support nutrition services across home-delivered, congregate, and medically tailored meal programs. You will assess nutritional needs, create personalized care plans, and collaborate with the care team to improve patient health.

You will educate patients and families, monitor diet plans, and contribute to program development. Remote counseling and HIPAA compliance are essential components of the role as you travel for patient visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or completion of an ACEND-accredited nutrition program.
• Registered Dietitian license.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship or supervised practice experience.
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel for patient visits.
• ServSafe Certification within 180 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized dietary-care plans.
• Provide nutritional counseling and guidance to patients and families.
• Educate individuals and groups on nutrition concepts and healthy eating.
• Inspect meals for compliance with prescribed diets and quality.
• Coordinate recipe development and menu planning.
• Offer nutrition policy and program improvement recommendations.
• Complete documentation and attend meetings as needed.
• Provide in-person and remote nutrition counseling.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or ACEND-accredited program

Registered Dietitian license

ACEND internship/supervised practice

Job description

Role Summary:
Registered Dietitian to support comprehensive nutrition services, including home-delivered, congregate, and medically tailored meal programs. In this role, you will play a vital part in improving the health and well-being of patients by assessing nutritional needs, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating closely with the care team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through direct patient engagement, education, and innovative nutrition programming.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Assess patients' nutritional needs and dietary restrictions, and work with current health plans to develop and implement individualized dietary-care plans.

Provide nutritional counseling and guidance to patients and their families on diet modifications, food selection, and preparation.

Educate individuals and groups on fundamental nutrition concepts, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to enhance quality of life.

Inspect meals to ensure compliance with prescribed diets and standards for taste, presentation, and quality.

Coordinate recipe development, standardization, and menu planning for food service operations.

Offer recommendations related to nutrition policy and meal program improvements.

Complete all administrative requirements, including documentation, chart entries, and attendance at meetings as needed.

Provide nutrition counseling through both in-person and remote sessions.

Maintain current training and ensure compliance with all HIPAA regulations.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or completion of an ACEND-accredited nutrition program.

Registered Dietitian license.

Completion of an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship or supervised practice experience.

Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.

Ability and willingness to travel for patient visits.

ServSafe Certification within 180 days of hire.

Valid driver's license.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience providing nutrition counseling in clinical, home care, or community-based settings.

Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.

Passion for promoting patient wellness and healthy living.