Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian (RD) PACE

Position located on-site in Grand Junction, CO

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

At HopeWest, we hold strong core values that are followed internally with staff as well as in the daily care of our patients & their loved ones. Employees of HopeWest are ambassadors that help continue our strong reputation in the communities we serve. If you want to feel honor and pride in the work that you do, while supporting a meaningful mission, come join our HopeWest Team!

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition assessment, counseling, education, and care planning for participants. The RD collaborates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to promote optimal nutritional health, manage disease-related nutrition concerns, and support individualized care goals. This position develops and implements nutrition interventions, monitors outcomes, and ensures compliance with applicable regulatory and professional standards.

What is PACE?

PACE or Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a federal and state funded program that provides comprehensive, coordinated, and proactive whole-person care to help maintain and improve seniors' health so they can live safely in their homes. There are 163 PACE programs, serving more than 72,000 participants in 32 states.

The number of people aged 55+ is increasing in Grand Junction, CO and the demand for eldercare professionals is on the rise. Apply today and take the next step to advance your career!

What You Bring:

• Master's Degree in dietetics, nutrition or related field from an ACEND accredited institution OR Bachelor's Degree if received prior to 2024.
• ACEND-accredited supervised practice hours completed and passed the National Registration Examination for Dietitians required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with older adult population required.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) required.
• CPR Certification maintained throughout employment.
• Strong assessment, counseling, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and standard computer applications.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay structure starting at $32.54-$36.00 per hour, depending on experience and education
• UHR Health, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision insurance effective the month following start date
• Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI)
• Employer paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
• Additional pay for bilingual fluency
• Tuition reimbursement program

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief – one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

This position is open until filled.