Registered Dietician

Habitat Health•Sacramento, CA

5h•$83,000 - $103,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Habitat Health empowers older adults to experience more good days 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, and in‑home assistance. 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, our mission‑driven care 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. 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in food science, nutrition, and/or dietetics as required by the credentialing body
Current medical terminology and the ability to complete written assessments and document participant care.
Nationally Certified as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
A minimum of one year experience working with the frail or elderly.
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 Haves

2+ years as a practicing Registered Dietitian.
Bilingual: Spanish/English preferred.
PACE experience and/or ADHC/CBAS experience.
A state issued driver’s license, personal transportation, and auto insurance as required by law.

Responsibilities

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.
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.