Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) – Medical Nutrition Therapy

About the role

Rockbridge Area Health Center in Lexington, Virginia is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy and chronic disease nutrition counseling within its integrated care team and Maternal Health Hub. The role focuses on supporting patients with diabetes, maternal health, weight management and other chronic conditions, fostering long‑term relationships and a balanced work‑life schedule.

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 the 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.

Required profile

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

Required skills

• Electronic health record (EHR) documentation.

What we offer

• Flexible 4‑day or 5‑day work week (4/10 schedule) with no hospital shift work.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care team and opportunity for long‑term patient relationships.
• Mission‑driven community health center environment.
• Compensation range $70,000 – $85,000 per year.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off from day one, 8 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.