Join CMAP Express & The Rapides Foundation in Building a Healthier Community

Are you a passionate Registered Dietitian who believes that sustainable lifestyle changes can transform lives? Do you enjoy building relationships and meeting people where they are?

CMAP, an affiliate of The Rapides Foundation, is looking for a community-focused Registered Dietitian to join the Healthy Lifestyle Program. This isn’t just a clinical job, it’s a chance to be a motivator, an educator, and a catalyst for health across our nine-parish service area. You’ll work alongside exercise specialists and health coaches to provide life-changing interventions to community members to include Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and fitness counseling to residents who are ready to make a change.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Mission-Driven Work: You won’t just hand out meal plans; you’ll empower individuals, families, and couples to take control of their health.
• Variety & Autonomy: Balance your week between one-on-one counseling, dynamic group classes, and community engagement events.
• Collaborative Environment: Work directly with an exercise specialist and health coaches in a team-based approach to care.
• Work Life Balance:No holidays, weekends or night shifts.
• Low-Acuity Community Care Environment:  Manage a stable patient population with lower clinical acuity compared to high-intensity hospital or dialysis settings.
• Full Benefits Package: Including 401(k) matching, comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, and generous paid time off.

What You’ll Do

• Personalize Wellness: Design age-specific and culturally appropriate nutrition strategies that fit a client’s actual lifestyle.
• Be the Expert: Translate complex nutrition science into practical, easy-to-understand advice for the community.
• Drive Progress: Set meaningful goals with clients, track their success, and adjust plans to keep them motivated.
• Travel & Connect: Bring your expertise to the people! You’ll cover our nine-parish area, ensuring that quality nutritional education reaches those who need it most.

What We’re Looking For

• Credentialed Professionals: You hold a  degree from an accredited dietetics program, current CDR registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and a valid Louisiana license.
• Engaging Educators: You have the patience and heart to teach, with excellent listening skills to understand each client’s unique goals.
• On-the-Go Mindset: You possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a willingness to travel within our service area.
• Experience: 1+ years in nutrition is required, but a passion for community health is what will make you stand out.

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Location: In-person (Travel required throughout the nine-parish service area).
• Apply Today: Please submit your resume and salary requirements. Note: To keep our team focused on our clients, we do not accept phone calls regarding this position.

Ready to make a difference in Central Louisiana? We can’t wait to meet you.