Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

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 1️⃣ 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

2️⃣ 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

3️⃣ 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

4️⃣ Community Health Engagement

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

Prepare and present culturally appropriate health materials

5️⃣ Prenatal & Breastfeeding Nutrition

Partner with OB team to provide breastfeeding education

Counsel prenatal and postpartum patients on maternal and infant nutrition

6️⃣ 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