Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or PT

DiningRD•Greensburg, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to skilled care communities. The role averages 30 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. Work may include providing nutrition education, completing MDS work with the team, and developing nutrition assessments with input from dining managers. The consultant also provides guidance on dining services, including meal rounds, sanitation practices, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Additional work includes training and advising 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 supports dietitian consulting and menu services for more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. The company describes its workplace as inclusive and offers a network of dietitians, training and mentoring, and team support.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; an ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics CDR number is required.
State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian, is required.
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 may also be considered.
Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
Two years of clinical nutrition experience preferred.