Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or PT

DiningRD•Crown Point, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking one or more Registered Dietitians to consult for skilled care communities and assisted living facilities. The role may be split among candidates or filled by one dietitian. Onsite visits are required Monday through Friday during regular business hours, and weekly hours may vary depending on the candidate and the number of assigned communities. The position offers flexible scheduling and competitive pay based on experience and current needs. As a long-term-care consulting Registered Dietitian, you help ensure residents’ meals meet high nutritional standards and work with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Work may include providing nutrition education, contributing to MDS work, preparing nutrition assessments with input from dining managers, advising on dining services and meal rounds, promoting sanitation best practices, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. You also train and guide dining managers and staff, assist with policy development, and monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.

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 in the applicable state.
Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and represent the company professionally.
Ability or interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with clinical teams.
Provide nutrition education and contribute to MDS work.
Prepare nutrition assessments with input from dining managers.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Train and guide dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor implementation of effective nutritional care systems.
Complete onsite visits at assigned skilled care communities and assisted living facilities Monday through Friday during regular business hours.