Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant and PT

DiningRD•Monticello, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to skilled care communities. The position averages approximately 8 hours per month and requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The schedule offers some flexibility within the weekday schedule. The Registered Dietitian works with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs and ensure meals meet high nutritional standards. The role includes providing nutrition education, contributing to MDS work and nutrition assessments, advising on dining services, conducting meal rounds, supporting sanitation practices, and helping ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The dietitian also trains and guides 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 healthcare communities. The company describes its team as a network of dining professionals and registered dietitians, and offers training, mentoring, and continuing education.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; the CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian, is required.
Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Clinical nutrition experience of 2 years is preferred.

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.
Clinical nutrition experience of 2 years is preferred.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with the clinical team.
Provide nutrition education.
Work with the team on MDS-related tasks.
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Train and guide dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor implementation of effective nutritional care systems.