Registered Dietitian (RD)

Location: Stockton, CA

Program Mission & Overview 🌟

This Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. Our mission is to serve the most vulnerable seniors with better quality and compassion in a value-based model. The Registered Dietitian plays a pivotal role in this mission by ensuring participants receive optimal, compliant, and dignified nutritional care that supports their ability to thrive at home.

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is a key clinical and operational leader accountable for developing and implementing the comprehensive nutrition services program for The Organization. The RD works in close collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure holistic care.

Key responsibilities include delivering direct nutrition services, such as detailed clinical assessments and counseling to participants, and functioning as a vital operational liaison between The Organization and external food and supplement service providers. The RD is responsible for developing participant-centric menus and rigorously ensuring compliance with all PACE regulations pertaining to the kitchen and meal service delivery.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 🍎

The Registered Dietitian will execute the following core responsibilities:

1. Clinical Care & IDT Collaboration:

   • Conduct comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition assessments to determine the individual needs, preferences, and goals of participants upon enrollment and throughout their care.

   • Actively participate in IDT meetings, presenting findings and collaborating with team members (e.g., Physician, Social Worker, Nurse) to develop and periodically update individualized participant care plans.

   • Deliver and document direct care nutrition interventions in accordance with physician orders and/or as agreed upon in the care plans. This includes, but is not limited to, implementing and monitoring special therapeutic diets, tube feedings, and supplements.

   • Provide culturally sensitive nutrition counseling to participants and their families/caregivers to support disease management, weight goals, and dietary adherence.

2. Food Service Management & Compliance:

   • Oversee menu planning and the meal delivery program to ensure that all PACE, CMS, and local health safety and regulatory requirements are met.

   • Ensure that all participants consistently receive the correct specified diets and necessary nutrition supports.

   • Function as the primary liaison between The Organization and all external food and supplement service providers, ensuring service quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery.

3. Leadership & Program Oversight:

   • Direct the nutrition staff (e.g., Dietary Aides), including actively participating in hiring, orientation, ongoing training, overseeing daily operations, and mentoring for professional development.

   • Guide the intake and enrollment process by conducting initial dietary screenings to ensure prospective participants move through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Education and Certification:

  • Current, active registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / First Aid Certification required.

• Experience:

  • At least four (4) years of experience directing nutrition services in a similar setting (e.g., PACE, long-term care, adult day health, or a managed care environment).

  • At least one (1) year of experience working specifically with the frail or elderly populations.

• Skills:

  • Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and IDT members.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage a nutrition program while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

• Other:

  • Reliable means of transportation is required.

  • Visa Candidate: Not considered.

  • Security Clearance: Not required.

Compensation and Benefits Package

We offer a competitive total rewards package that recognizes the complexity and critical nature of this role.

Compensation Details 💰

• Base Salary Range: $75,000−$100,000 per year.

  • Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other qualifications.

• Total Rewards: The Organization offers a competitive total rewards package that includes Bonus and Equity potential, 401(k) match, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

• Relocation Assistance: Possible for the ideal candidate.

Benefits & Perks 🎁

• Professional Impact: Apply your nutritional expertise in new ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the unique opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely cared for.

• Work/Life Balance: We mean it!

  • 17 days of Personal Time Off (PTO)

  • 12 holidays observed annually

  • Sick Time

• Health Coverage: Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision).

• Financial Growth:

  • 401(k) match.

  • Advancement Opportunities—we’ve got a track record of hiring and promoting from within, meaning you can create your own path!

• And additional competitive benefits.