Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or PT
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to skilled care communities. The role requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours, totaling 40 hours per month. The Registered Dietitian works with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs, provide nutrition education, contribute to MDS work, and develop nutrition assessments with input from dining managers. The position also provides guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation practices, supports compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, trains and mentors dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. The schedule offers some flexibility within the Monday–Friday workweek. The work location is in person.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials.
- CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/ASCEND.
- State license if required for a Registered Dietitian in the relevant state.
- Strong prioritization skills, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, and interest in coaching and mentoring others.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of consulting experience preferred; other factors may be considered.
- Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
- Two years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Ensure residents’ meals meet high nutritional standards.
- Work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
- Provide nutrition education.
- Work with the team on MDS and 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 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.
- Referral bonuses.
- Inclusive culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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