Registered Dietitian (50% remote)

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Registered Dietitian Position - Part-time/Hybrid 

 

Company: RD Nutrition Consultants LLC

 

Overview:  RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team. This role allows flexibility and a balanced blend of in-person and remote work, ensuring our patients receive the best care while our team enjoys a work-life harmony.

 

Facility Type: Long-Term Acute Care

Schedule: 24-30 hours per week, 50% completed remotely via telehealth 

Flexibility: Choose your days and hours. Short 2 onsite visits per week. 

Compensation: $32.00-$38.00 per hour, based on experience
Travel Reimbursement: Paid at the same hourly rate for time traveling to and from the facility

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions, perform scheduled quarterly reviews, and provide high-frequency monitoring for high-risk residents.
  

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans tailored to resident medical needs and therapeutic goals.
  

• Provide tailored nutrition education and dietary counseling to residents, family members, and care partners.
  

• Partner seamlessly with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and the broader interdisciplinary care team to integrate nutrition into holistic patient care.
  

• Ensure strict compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulations, specifically Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Health (DOH) mandates.
  

• Maintain meticulous, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within electronic health records systems.
  

• Track and analyze resident weight changes on a weekly or monthly basis to proactively identify and address shifts in nutrition or hydration status.
  

• Actively participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives to optimize nutritional care services and resident outcomes.
  

• Conduct monthly kitchen and food service sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending immediate corrective actions to ensure a safe, sanitary environment.
  

• Review and approve facility menus on a semi-annual basis to ensure full compliance with USDA dietary guidelines.
  

• Execute additional professional duties and operational tasks as assigned within the established scope of practice.
  

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
  

• Current and valid state licensure or certification, where applicable.
  

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical nutrition experience preferred.
  

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for effective, empathetic interaction with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  

• Demonstrated ability to apply critical clinical judgment to diverse patient scenarios, evaluate objectives, and implement effective performance improvement plans.
  

• Proficiency in designing and executing targeted clinical nutrition interventions.
  

• Familiarity with state survey processes and direct experience adhering to strict healthcare nutrition regulations.
  

• Competency with electronic charting and electronic medical record platforms.
  

About RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC:

 

We are a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm. At RD Nutrition Consultants, our focus is on ensuring healthcare facilities across the U.S. have access to top-tier dietitian services. Our consultants are provided with competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the chance to make a real difference in the healthcare community.

 

Interested candidates, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

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