PACE Dietician

• Perform initial screening to develop care plans and monitor participant’s progress.
• Promote utilization of nutritional counseling and education through case finding techniques to promote the growth of the nutrition services within the PACE Program.
• Evaluate participant’s nutritional status through use of various lab values and physical assessments, and obtaining primary care provider’s orders as required.
• Assess participant’s food preferences, methods of preparation and cultural and environmental factors affecting the participant’s dietary intake.
• Participate in the development and revision of the participant’s plan of care as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Develop a plan for the provision of food and drink appropriate for the participant’s physical and medical needs and environmental conditions.
• Integrate the nutrition treatment plan into the overall plan of care developed by the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate the participant’s family or other caregivers about the need for and preparation of therapeutic diets as part of the treatment plan.
• Re-evaluate and revise nutritional plans as necessary to ensure the continued adequacy and appropriateness of the nutritional plan, obtaining primary care provider’s orders as necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and report client’s treatment response to the team and primary care provider.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or closely related field required.
• National Certification by Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
• Food Handler Permit required, and Safe Serve certification highly desired.
• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 7 years.

• 2 – 4 years of experience in nutrition and/or chronic disease education or closely related field required.
• Experience working with the older adult population preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the principles and practices of nutritional counseling and education.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with social, cultural and economically diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with participants and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary health care team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of current nutritional science theories and best practices with the ability to translate into meaningful and culturally appropriate resources.
• Knowledge of education techniques, practices, and tools for population served.
• Knowledge of community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County to establish working relationships with community partners.
• Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English preferred.

Family Health Centers of San Diego