Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant and PT

DiningRD•Peoria, IL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking Registered Dietitian consultants to serve assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. The assignment includes approximately four hours annually at one assisted living community and 30–36 hours per month at skilled facilities. Total weekly hours may vary depending on the candidate and the number of communities assigned. Onsite visits must be completed Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The Registered Dietitian helps improve residents’ lives by ensuring meals meet nutritional standards and working with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Work may include nutrition education, participating in MDS work with the team, preparing nutrition assessments with input from dining managers, and advising on dining services, meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance. The consultant also trains and guides dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors the implementation of effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD has provided long-term-care dining programs since 1994 and serves more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states. The company describes a positive, inclusive work atmosphere, a network of dietitian colleagues, and flexible schedules.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/ASCEND is required.
State licensure if required for a Registered Dietitian in the relevant state.
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.
Enjoyment of coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of consulting experience preferred.
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 clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs.
Provide nutrition education.
Work with the team on MDS activities.
Prepare nutrition assessments with input from dining managers.
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 the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.