Registered Dietitian

Make a Difference Every Day

We are seeking a compassionate, clinically focused Registered Dietitian to join our team at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in West Philadelphia. This position plays a vital role in enhancing the health, recovery, and quality of life of our residents through individualized nutrition care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is passionate about resident-centered care, enjoys building relationships with residents and healthcare professionals, and thrives in a fast-paced post-acute and long-term care environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Nutrition Management

• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessments for new admissions, high-risk residents, and annual reviews.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
• Conduct routine and follow-up assessments in accordance with federal, state, and facility requirements.
• Monitor residents for nutritional risk factors including:
  • Significant weight changes
  • Wounds and pressure injuries
  • Malnutrition
  • Dysphagia
  • Diabetes management
  • Renal disease
  • Enteral nutrition support
• Recommend appropriate nutrition interventions and therapeutic diets.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate in care plan meetings and interdisciplinary team discussions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, speech therapists, rehabilitation teams, and food service personnel to ensure optimal resident outcomes.
• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff as needed.
• Support discharge planning and transitional care initiatives.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and facility regulations, including CMS and Department of Health requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Assist during surveys and inspections, responding to nutrition-related inquiries and observations.

Food Service Collaboration

• Review menus for nutritional adequacy and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with therapeutic diet implementation and menu modifications.
• Conduct meal rounds and evaluate resident satisfaction with food quality and service.
• Work closely with culinary and dietary staff to ensure resident preferences and nutritional needs are met.