Registered Dietitian

Empower Wellness, One Patient at a Time - Join Us as a Registered Dietitian!

Are you passionate about using food and faith to transform lives? At Esperanza Health Center, we're seeking a bilingual Registered Dietitian who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. In this role, you'll provide individualized and group-based nutrition counseling, with a strong focus on diabetes care and education. You'll serve a diverse community, help patients meet sustainable health goals, and integrate faith-based support as part of our holistic care model.

Position Title: Registered Dietitian (RD)

Department: Clinical Services

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Location: Esperanza Health Center - Philadelphia, PA

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing nutrition counseling and education to patients with identified nutritional risk factors, especially those with obesity and diabetes. As a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, the RD leads individual and group sessions, manages a patient panel, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team to promote wellness through a holistic, faith-integrated approach.

Essential Responsibilities

Individual Counseling

• Conduct initial assessments and follow-ups using the EMR (Centricity)

• Set and document personalized, attainable nutrition goals

• Provide patients with goal summaries and relevant educational tools

• Collaborate with providers to create appropriate treatment plans

• Assess and refer patients for psychological, social, and spiritual needs

• Practice cost-effective, patient-centered care

Group Education

• Lead group nutrition education sessions with patients or community groups

• Create or adapt lesson plans and educational materials

• Clearly communicate your role and clinical goals during group sessions

Diabetes Care & Education

• Participate in "Diabetes Day" clinics, offering instruction on:

• Glucose monitoring (finger-stick & CGM)

• Insulin and GLP-1 injections

• Insulin titration protocols

• Coordinate monthly group medical visits

• Track and report diabetes metrics and productivity

• Collaborate with CHWs to enhance diabetic patient care

Community Health Engagement

• Promote healthy living at health fairs, cooking demos, and community classes

• Prepare and present culturally appropriate health materials

Prenatal & Breastfeeding Nutrition

• Partner with OB team to provide breastfeeding education

• Counsel prenatal and postpartum patients on maternal and infant nutrition

Team Communication & Professional Development

• Collaborate regularly with staff and medical supervisors

• Respond promptly to urgent patient or team needs

• Stay up to date with continuing education

• Proactively suggest and support practice improvements

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited program

• Completion of approved internship and CDR registration (or within 6 months of hire)

• Eligibility for PA Licensure as a Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN)

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality

• Passion for integrating Christian faith into patient care

Working Conditions

• Frequent use of computers and electronic medical records

• Occasional lifting and moving up to 40 lbs; physical flexibility required

• Requires mobility within clinical and community settings