Registered Dietitian

CareATC • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

CareATC is hiring a part-time Registered Dietitian for 20 hours per week, working three days a week. The role is based in a primary care clinic and focuses on personalized, patient-centered nutrition care to help patients manage chronic conditions and improve overall wellness. The dietitian will work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State license if required in the practice state.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, or Human Nutrition.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition and disease management.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience providing nutrition counseling in an outpatient setting.
• Relevant specialty certification, such as CDCES or CSOWM.
• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans using evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients with a range of health conditions, particularly chronic diseases.
• Educate patients about therapeutic diets, meal planning, and healthy eating habits.
• Collaborate with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to integrate nutrition interventions into patient care.
• Track patient progress and document interventions.
• Contribute to clinic support and ongoing nutrition and wellness education initiatives.

Benefits

• Access to clinic services and medications at no or low cost for the employee and dependents.
• Continuing education unit (CEU) reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible roles, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, disability and life insurance, and a wellness program.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time