Registered Dietitian - Part time
Listed compensation
$28.85-$35.1/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.
Join The Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE as a Registered Dietitian in Lansing, MI. This is more than a job! It’s a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. The Registered Dietitian does locally travel to participant homes. If you’re ready to grow your career while making a difference, we’d love to connect with you.
Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE is a community of Volunteers of America National Services, a subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Proudly Great Place to Work® Certified for 8 consecutive years.
Pay Range: $28.85-$35.10
Schedule: 8a-4:30p, 2-3 days a week
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Supportive, caring leadership that truly values your voice
- A positive, team-oriented environment where you can rely on one another
- A beautiful, welcoming campus you’ll enjoy coming to each day
- Opportunities for career growth and ongoing development
- Purpose-driven work that makes a meaningful difference every day
What We Offer
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid Time Off + Personal Days
- Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
- Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
- Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities
What You Bring (Requirements)
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college with major studies in food and nutrition or dietetics required
- Licensed in the state as a Dietitian. Registered Dietitian Certification required
- Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population required
- Must have a valid driver’s license and have means of transportation
What You’ll Be Responsible For
- Provides quality Nutrition Care through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, evidence based Nutrition Care Process. Specific to each disease/condition, completes the Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Interventions, on-going Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation.
Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and education to participants and or caregivers. Reports any changes in participant status to the Interdisciplinary Team and coordinates interventions with the appropriate staff.
- Conducts an in-person re-assessment yearly; and every six (6) months if actively involved in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care.
Also, any participant with a change of status is re-assessed in-person.
- Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participants in Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on care planning decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
- Monitors monthly weights, medical diagnosis, drug nutrient interactions, changes in chewing, swallowing, mood changes hydration status, intake, skin breakdown, reports changes to the Interdisciplinary Team and makes recommendations for changes to appropriate staff.
About Us
Senior Community Care of Michigan PACE provides healthcare and supportive services for individuals age 55 and older, helping them live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes and communities.
As a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provider, our interdisciplinary teams deliver personalized, comprehensive care tailored to each participant’s needs. Located in Lansing, this community offers a welcoming, mid-Michigan setting with a strong sense of connection.
Residents enjoy nearby parks, local dining, and cultural attractions, along with easy access to Michigan State University and the surrounding areas.
At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.
Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive medical nutrition therapy and develops nutrition care plans for elderly participants. They function as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and monitor participant health status.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics and possess a valid Registered Dietitian certification. A minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 24% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Michigan | 86 active | 2,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 24% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US dietitian listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Nutrition listings | 1,088 in the last 30 days | 591 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Clinical Nutrition pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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