Registered Dietitian– Clinic Houghton Lake

Ready to help build nutrition services that make a difference in the Houghton Lake community? Apply to join PACE Central Michigan as our Registered Dietitian.

PACE Central Michigan is opening a new clinic in Houghton Lake, and we’re looking for a Registered Dietitian to help shape nutrition services from the start. In this role, you’ll combine direct participant care with the opportunity to build effective processes, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and expand access to meaningful care in a rural community.

This opportunity is ideal for a Registered Dietitian who wants to influence how nutritional care is delivered to the elderly population - not simply step into an established clinical routine. You’ll help develop the Houghton Lake clinic while providing participant-centered care.

The Registered Dietitian provides nutritional care and education to PACE Central Michigan participants. Working independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals, the dietitian evaluates nutritional status, determines nutrient requirements, develops and implements nutritional care plans, recommends nutritional prescriptions, monitors participant tolerance and outcomes, and communicates relevant nutritional information to the care team.

• Perform nutritional assessments and reassessments as indicated by nutrition standards.
• Provide nutrition education to participants/caregivers as ordered by the physician and according to ADA standards.
• Provides nutrition education to staff and the community.
• Collaborate with other team members to provide participant education.
• Document participant changes in the medical record and communicate relevant updates to team members.
• Monitors participant meals for intake, diet compliance, and tray accuracy.
• Maintains sanitation of food preparation and kitchen area through planned and unannounced inspections.
• Participates actively in quality improvement processes.
• Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Attend staff meetings and take part in participant care planning.
• Work a consistent Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Bachelor’s degree from an ADA-accredited institution with a major in nutrition. Master’s degree plus approved work experience preferred.
• One year’s experience working with the frail and elderly population.
• ADA registered. Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) status preferred but not required.
• A current CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
  
  Valid MI Driver’s license and proof of vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

• Competitive annual salary based on experience
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Work with a collaborative and dedicated healthcare team
• Fringe benefits include generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), 403b Retirement Plan with organization match.

PACE Central Michigan/Michigan Masonic Home is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.