Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or PT
About The Position
DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to a skilled care community, averaging approximately 8 hours per month. The consultant must be able to make onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The schedule offers some flexibility within the Monday-to-Friday workweek. The Registered Dietitian supports long-term care residents by ensuring meals meet nutritional standards and works with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutrition needs. Work may include providing nutrition education, collaborating on MDS work, preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager, and guiding dining services. The role also supports meal rounds, sanitation best practices, regulatory compliance, staff training and guidance, policy development, and implementation of effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD provides dietitian consulting and menu services to healthcare communities. The company describes its culture as inclusive and supportive, with a network of dietitian colleagues, training and mentoring, weekly town halls, continuing education, and appreciation for teamwork.
Requirements
- Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials.
- CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian.
- Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
- Clinical nutrition experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of consulting experience is preferred.
- Long-term care experience is preferred.
- Strong ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to represent the company professionally.
- Enjoyment of coaching and mentoring others.
Responsibilities
- Ensure residents’ meals meet high nutritional standards.
- Work with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
- Provide nutrition education.
- Collaborate with the team on MDS work.
- 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.
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.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
