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Registered Dietitian Director – HYBRID!!

Atlas Search, New York, NY, United States


Salary Range:

$135k-$150k (varies depending on years of experience)

About the Opportunity We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Dietitian leader to build and lead innovative food programs that improves health outcomes and expand access to nutritious food across communities.

This is a unique opportunity to shape programs that sit at the intersection of nutrition, healthcare, and health equity, working alongside healthcare providers, community organizations, and multidisciplinary teams.

What You’ll Do

Lead the design and execution of comprehensive Food as Medicine initiatives, including medically tailored meals, produce prescription programs, and nutrition support services

Establish scalable workflows, operational processes, and best practices across multiple program sites

Continuously evaluate and refine programming to improve outcomes and participant experience

Build and maintain relationships with healthcare systems, community-based organizations, and program partners

Coordinate cross-sector initiatives that connect clinical care with nutrition services

Support collaboration across diverse stakeholders to drive measurable impact

Partner with clinical teams to incorporate nutrition interventions into care plans

Provide guidance and education to staff, providers, and community health workers

Ensure services are culturally responsive and patient-centered

Oversee program compliance, quality standards, and performance metrics

Track outcomes and implement improvements based on data and feedback

Ensure alignment with regulatory and funding requirements

Serve as a subject matter expert in Food as Medicine and community nutrition

Contribute to thought leadership, presentations, and program visibility

Support internal initiatives, reporting, and special projects as needed

Required Qualifications

New York State Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CDN) or eligibility

ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days)

5+ years in nutrition, public health, healthcare, or social services

Background managing multi-site programs or provider networks

Strong organizational and project management abilities

Solutions-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

Why This Role Matters This role directly contributes to improving health equity, chronic disease prevention, and access to nutritious food across underserved communities.

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