Corporate Healthcare Dietician

Corporate Dietitian

This role provides leadership, guidance, and operational support to facility dietary teams to ensure high-quality resident care, nutritional outcomes, food safety, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Corporate Dietitian serves as a clinical and operational resource for dietary managers, food service directors, nursing leadership, and administration.

Clinical Nutrition Oversight

• Provide clinical nutrition leadership and support to Registered Dietitians and dietary teams across all assigned facilities.
• Ensure timely completion of nutrition assessments, care plans, MDS documentation, and resident nutrition interventions.
• Monitor nutritional outcomes including weight management, hydration, skin integrity, tube feeding management, and therapeutic diet compliance.
• Review high-risk resident cases and provide recommendations for nutrition interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve resident outcomes and quality measures.
• Standardize nutrition care practices and policies across all facilities.

Food Service & Production Management

• Oversee food production systems, menu implementation, and meal service operations.
• Ensure menus meet regulatory requirements, resident preferences, and nutritional standards.
• Evaluate food quality, sanitation, portion control, and meal presentation.
• Monitor purchasing practices, inventory control, and food cost management.
• Assist facilities with staffing models, workflow efficiencies, and kitchen operational improvements.
• Support implementation of special dining programs and person-centered meal services.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with CMS, state health department, OSHA, food safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Conduct routine mock surveys, audits, and compliance reviews for dietary departments.
• Prepare facilities for annual surveys and assist with plans of correction when needed.
• Maintain and update dietary policies, procedures, and documentation standards.
• Monitor compliance with infection control standards and emergency preparedness procedures related to dietary services.

Leadership & Training

• Provide mentorship and ongoing education to dietary managers, food service staff, and clinical teams.
• Develop and conduct training programs related to nutrition care, food safety, therapeutic diets, and regulatory readiness.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations of dietary leadership staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, resident satisfaction, and continuous quality improvement.

Operational Support

• Travel regularly between assigned facilities to conduct site visits and operational reviews.
• Participate in corporate quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.
• Analyze operational and clinical data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership on strategic initiatives and budget planning.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in applicable state(s) required.
• Minimum of 35 years of experience in long-term care or skilled nursing preferred.
• Multi-site management experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, survey process, and food safety standards.
• Experience with electronic medical records and dietary management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel regularly between facilities.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel frequently to assigned facilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, and inspect kitchen and clinical areas for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement/company travel support