What are the responsibilities and job description for the Consultant Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN, PA LDN), Home Delivered Meals Program position at Uno Mas Home Care?
About Uno Mas Home Care
Uno Mas Home Care is a Philadelphia home care agency proudly rooted in North Philadelphia. We serve older adults and individuals with disabilities through Pennsylvania's Community HealthChoices program, helping them live safely and independently at home. We are expanding our services with a Home Delivered Meals program in partnership with El Coquí, a beloved local Puerto Rican restaurant. Our goal is to deliver meals that are nutritious and medically appropriate and that also taste like home to the families we serve. We're looking for a Registered Dietitian to help us get it right.
What You'll Do
- Review and approve weekly menu cycles (two meal options per day) for nutritional adequacy
- Complete nutritional analyses to confirm meals meet program and managed care organization (MCO) standards
- Adapt traditional Puerto Rican dishes to fit therapeutic and special diets, such as diabetic/carb-controlled, low-sodium/heart-healthy, renal, and mechanical soft, without losing their cultural character
- Sign the menu approvals and attestations required for MCO submissions
- Advise El Coquí on portion sizes, ingredient substitutions, and recipe adjustments
- Provide guidance on safe handling of chilled and frozen meals
- Be available for questions from the Uno Mas team, and attend occasional meetings
Required Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Current Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) license in good standing
- Experience with menu planning and nutritional analysis
- Ability to provide proof of credentials, a resume, and professional liability insurance (or willingness to obtain it)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Familiarity with Puerto Rican and Latin American cuisine and food traditions
- Experience with older adults, community nutrition, or home delivered meal programs
- Additional state licensure (NJ, DE) is a plus
Why Work With Uno Mas
- A flexible, low-hour contract role that fits around a full-time position or private practice
- Mostly remote work
- A chance to help build a culturally focused nutrition program from the ground up
- Direct, meaningful impact on seniors and people with disabilities in the North Philadelphia community
To Apply
Click "Apply Now" and include your resume, your RD/RDN and PA LDN license numbers, and a brief note about your menu planning or community nutrition experience. Spanish-speaking applicants are encouraged to apply.
Uno Mas Home Care LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5.0 – 10.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)?
- Do you have a current Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist (LDN) license in good standing?
- Do you have your own professional liability insurance, or are willing to obtain this?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19133
Salary : $50 - $65