Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

DietitianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70K - $85K/yr

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Diabetes

  • Maternal Health
  • Chronic Disease Nutrition

Rockbridge Area Health Center | Lexington, Virginia

Ready for a nutrition career with balance?

Rockbridge Area Health Center (RAHC) is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and chronic disease nutrition counseling as part of our integrated healthcare team and Maternal Health Hub program.

In this role, you will support patients managing diabetes, maternal health nutrition needs, weight management, and other chronic conditions. Working alongside physicians, nurses, behavioral health clinicians, and care coordinators, you will develop individualized care plans that help patients improve health outcomes and quality of life.

This is an excellent opportunity for dietitians seeking meaningful patient relationships, collaborative care, and strong work-life balance.

  • Why Dietitians Choose RAHC
  • Flexible schedule - 4-day or 5-day work week (4/10 schedule)
  • No hospital shift work
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary care team
  • Opportunity to build long-term patient relationships
  • Mission-driven community health center
  • Compensation: $70,000 - $85,000 / yr

Benefits Include

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Generous PTO beginning your first day
  • 8 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for diabetes and chronic disease management
  • Deliver diabetes self-management education and nutrition counseling
  • Develop individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with medical providers
  • Educate patients on meal planning, glucose monitoring, and lifestyle changes
  • Support maternal health nutrition as part of RAHC’s Maternal Health Hub
  • Document patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR)
  • Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Support population health initiatives and quality improvement activities

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Preferred
  • Experience working with patients with diabetes or chronic disease
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or eligibility
  • Experience in community health or integrated care settings
  • Bilingual language skills
  • A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Live and Work in the Shenandoah Valley

RAHC is located in Lexington, Virginia, surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Enjoy

  • Hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation
  • Arts, culture, and historic charm
  • Welcoming small-town community with exceptional quality of life

About Rockbridge Area Health Center

Rockbridge Area Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving access to comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable healthcare services for our community.

Apply Today

Submit Your Cover Letter and Resume At

rockahc.org

Learn more at rockahc.org

Rockbridge Area Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diabetes ManagementPatient CounselingElectronic Health RecordsCare Coordination

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k≈ 5.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,647/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
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 Rockbridge Area Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Lexington, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous PTO beginning first day
8 Paid Holidays
2 Floating Holidays
Flexible schedule - 4-day or 5-day work week (4/10 schedule)