Dietitian Consultant

MealSuite•Chandler, AZ

10h

About The Position

Thrive Nutrition by MealSuite is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition care for residents in long-term care and short-term rehabilitation communities. The role combines in-person community visits with some remote work, using technology-enabled tools to reduce administrative work and support resident care. The position offers autonomy, a flexible schedule, and pay per visit or project under an independent-contractor agreement. Consultants provide nutrition assessments and recommendations, monitor residents’ nutritional status, educate residents and families, and collaborate with healthcare teams and communities. They also participate in care planning, conduct quality assurance audits, address concerns, and submit a visit summary and invoice after each visit. This is a non-exclusive 1099 independent-contractor engagement, not employment with MealSuite. Contractors choose which visits to accept and when to schedule them within community access hours and the agreed scope of work, and retain clinical judgment over their work. They may serve other clients, provide and pay for their own equipment, vehicles, phone, and business expenses, and are responsible for their own taxes. Contractors are not eligible for employee benefits.

Requirements

RD/RDN credential in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Active Arizona state license.
Maintain adequate professional liability insurance.
Reliable transportation.
Independent contractor status.

Responsibilities

Visit the community in person Monday through Friday, with some work completed remotely.
Complete nutrition assessments according to current clinical standards and use professional judgment to recommend interventions and update care plans.
Monitor residents’ weight, intake, hydration, and overall nutritional status.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents and their families.
Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement clinical protocols and nutrition-care best practices.
Participate in resident care planning meetings.
Stay current with research and developments in clinical nutrition.
Conduct quality assurance audits covering food safety, dining, and nutritional care, and follow up on corrective actions until completion.
Work with communities to resolve areas of concern.
Send a dietitian visit summary and invoice after each visit.