Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or PT

DiningRD•Macomb, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services at a skilled care community for approximately 8 hours per month. The consultant must be available for onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. This part-time or contract opportunity offers flexibility within the weekday schedule and competitive pay based on experience and current needs. The Registered Dietitian supports the nutritional well-being of long-term care residents by working with the clinical team to monitor their needs and ensure meals meet high nutritional standards. Work may include providing nutrition education, participating in MDS work with the team, and preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager. The consultant also provides guidance on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance; trains and coaches dining managers and staff; assists with policy development; and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD provides dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. The company describes its workplace as an inclusive, supportive environment and offers a network of dietitian colleagues, training, mentoring, and team engagement opportunities.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/ASCEND CDR number is required.
State licensure, if required for a Registered Dietitian in the relevant state.
Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Ability or interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of consulting experience is preferred; other factors may also be considered.
Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
Two years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with the clinical team.
Ensure meals meet high nutritional standards.
Provide nutrition education and participate in MDS work with the team.
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Train and provide guidance to dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.