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 Monday–Friday workweek. The Registered Dietitian works with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs and help ensure meals meet high nutritional standards. Duties may include providing nutrition education, contributing to MDS work, preparing nutrition assessments with input from dining managers, advising on dining services, conducting meal rounds, supporting sanitation best practices, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The consultant also trains and guides dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials.
State license if required for a Registered Dietitian.
CDR number from ASCEND/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Ability to represent the company professionally.

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.
Enjoys coaching and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with the clinical team.
Help ensure residents’ meals meet high nutritional standards.
Provide nutrition education.
Work with the team on MDS activities.
Formulate nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Ensure regulatory 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.