Regional Registered Dietitian Part-Time (25% remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants • Worcester, MA

18d • $40 - $45 • Hybrid

About The Position

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking an experienced Part-Time Regional Registered Dietitian to provide clinical and operational oversight for multiple skilled nursing facilities and an adult day health program throughout Massachusetts. This hybrid position offers a flexible schedule with a combination of remote responsibilities and quarterly onsite visits. The role involves supporting facility-based dietitians with clinical leadership, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current Massachusetts licensure or eligibility to obtain required state licensure.
• Minimum of one year of clinical dietitian experience preferred.
• Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, or healthcare food-service experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with MDS requirements, malnutrition identification, weight-loss investigations, care planning, and clinical documentation.
• Experience with kitchen sanitation audits, therapeutic menu reviews, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of state and federal survey processes and applicable nutrition-care regulations.
• Strong leadership, training, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide oversight across multiple locations.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to the assigned Massachusetts facilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quarterly site visits focused on clinical nutrition outcomes, dietary operations, regulatory compliance, audits, and quality improvement.
• Review resident records and nutrition documentation for clinical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Review MDS documentation and ensure the appropriate identification and tracking of malnutrition indicators.
• Audit weight-loss investigations, nutrition interventions, and resident care plans.
• Review kitchen sanitation, food safety practices, and dietary operations for compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
• Review therapeutic menus and observe meal service to assess food quality, texture compliance, and proper delivery.
• Provide regulatory guidance and updates related to clinical nutrition, food safety, skilled nursing, and adult day health programs.
• Lead annual mock surveys and support ongoing state and federal survey preparedness.
• Host quarterly continuing-education webinars and collaborative meetings with onsite Registered Dietitians.
• Assist with the orientation, training, and mentorship of newly hired Registered Dietitians.
• Provide occasional interim clinical or operational coverage during vacancies or leaves of absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned and within the Registered Dietitian’s scope of practice.
• Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible schedules
• Support from an experienced clinical and administrative team
• Travel time paid at the same hourly rate
• Mileage Reimbursement paid at the current federal mileage rate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level