Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or Part Time

DiningRD • Port St. Joe, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to skilled care communities. The role focuses on improving seniors’ lives by ensuring resident meals meet high nutritional standards and by working with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. The dietitian may provide nutrition education, collaborate on MDS work, and prepare nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.

The consultant provides guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation practices, and supports compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role also includes training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD has provided long-term care dining programs since 1994 and serves more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states.

The position averages eight hours per week and requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Some schedule flexibility is available. The work is performed in person at skilled care communities.

Requirements

• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials are required.
• State licensure is required where applicable.
• Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to represent the company professionally.
• Interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive pay.
• Continuing education of 12–20 hours per year.
• Extensive network of dietitians.
• Training and mentoring program.
• Weekly town halls.
• Value and appreciation for teamwork.
• Referral bonuses.
• Inclusive culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed