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Welbe Health
Newark, New Jersey

Registered Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$105k

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Job Description

WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. We believe in going the extra mile and aim to make a genuine difference in our participants’ lives.

The Registered Dietitian works in close collaboration with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to develop and implement the WelbeHealth nutrition services program. In addition to delivering nutrition services, including conducting assessments and providing counseling to participants, the Registered Dietitian functions as a liaison between WelbeHealth and the food and supplement service providers, develops menus, and ensures compliance with all regulations pertaining to the kitchen and meal service delivery.

This role is different because the Registered Dietitian at WelbeHealth:

Get to see the direct impact of their work, supporting and educating participants throughout their care journey, not just in isolated appointments

Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and other IDT members to create holistic nutrition plans that aren’t an afterthought, but rather central to participant care planning

  • We care about our team members. That’s why we offer:
  • Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days
  • 401K savings + match
  • Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus
  • And additional benefits!

On the Day-to-day, You Will

  • Conduct nutrition assessments to determine participant needs, preferences, and goals
  • Actively participate in IDT meetings to develop participant care plans

Deliver and document nutrition interventions in accordance with physician orders or as agreed upon in participant care plans, including but not limited to implementing specific diets and providing nutrition counseling to participants and their families

Oversee menu planning and meal delivery programs to ensure that all safety and regulatory requirements are met, and that participants receive meals according to specified diets

Manage the nutrition staff, including hiring, training, overseeing, and mentoring

Guide the intake and enrollment process to ensure prospective participants move through the enrollment process in a timely and effective manner

Job Requirements Include

Registered Dietitian with at least two (2) years of experience directing nutrition services in a healthcare setting

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification required
  • Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills in settings with seniors, their families, and IDT members
  • At least one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian that ideally has geriatric care or chronic disease management experience. If you’re ready to join a holistic care team that values both its participants and providers, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.

  • Compensation Offering
  • $85,266.68—$104,956.80 USD
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.

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Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement nutrition services, including conducting assessments and creating holistic care plans. They also oversee menu planning, manage nutrition staff, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements for meal delivery.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian with at least two years of experience in a healthcare setting and one year of experience with the elderly. A current Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Aid certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutrition assessmentClinical nutritionInterdisciplinary team collaborationRegulatory complianceStaff managementPatient counselingOrganizational skills

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 36% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Welbe Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 39 active listings.

Top Dietitian Jobs

18 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 10 employers

3
<$80k
6
$80k-95k
4
$95k-110k
3
$110k-125k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
56%
Relocation assistance
17%
Sign-on bonus
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newark

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$448k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,114/mo≈ 30% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Welbe Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Menlo Park, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
17 days PTO
12 Holidays
6 Sick Days
401K with Match
Comprehensive Compensation Package including Base Pay and Bonus