Part Time Dietitian
The Part Time Dietitian at Confidential Client is responsible for assessing and planning nutritional care for elderly participants as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. This role involves developing and implementing nutrition interventions, documenting care in electronic medical records, and educating participants and staff on diet and food safety, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
About Careertakes
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Confidential Client is seeking a Part Time Dietitian to support a PACE (Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program in Sioux City, IA. This part‑time, contract role works under the PACE Program Manager and is a member of the interdisciplinary care team delivering nutrition assessment, individualized care planning, education, and documentation for older adult participants.
What You’ll Do
- Provide nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition care plans for PACE participants.
- Review medical history, lab data, medications, current diet orders, and intake to determine nutritional needs.
- Recommend, implement, and monitor nutrition interventions to support participant health and nutrition-related diagnoses.
- Complete nutrition assessments per regulatory guidelines and contribute to participants’ overall plan of care.
- Educate participants, families, staff, and contracted providers on diet, food safety and sanitation.
- Document participant encounters and care plans in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Attend daily interdisciplinary team meetings and participate in team activities as scheduled.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local PACE regulations and organizational policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support high-quality participant care.
Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian (RD) or registration-eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Education:
- After Jan 1, 2024: Master’s degree in dietetics or equivalent meeting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics requirements.
- Individuals credentialed as Registered Dietitians prior to Jan 1, 2024 are eligible with a Bachelor’s degree that meets Academy requirements.
- Successful completion of an accredited internship or coordinated program per ADA guidelines.
- Experience with nutrition assessment, care planning, and working on interdisciplinary teams preferred.
- Strong documentation skills and comfort using electronic medical records (EMR).
- Excellent communication and teaching skills for working with older adults, families, and care teams.
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Registration or registration-eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- Licensed or license-eligible with the State of Iowa.
- Current CPR/BCLS certification.
- Maintain Adult Mandatory Reporter status.
- ANSI-accredited food protection/safety certification (e.g., ServSafe Food Protection Manager) or obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance.
Schedule, Employment Type & Pay
- Employment type: Contract / Part‑time.
- Typical schedule: Monday–Friday with flexible hours.
- Estimated compensation: $46,708 per year (estimated; actual pay may vary based on experience and hours). Pay and scheduling details will be discussed during the hiring process.
Why Join
- Join a team focused on person-centered care for older adults in a PACE setting.
- Part‑time benefits available and access to employer programs such as PTO, retirement matching options, health and dental plans (depending on hours), and other total rewards features.
- Opportunity to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to impact participant quality of life.
Additional Information
- Location: Sioux City, IA — this role requires in‑person work in the Sioux City area.
- Employment is contingent on meeting licensure/credentialing and certification requirements listed above.
- Careertakes may share additional matched opportunities with applicants who opt in.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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