Part-Time Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Older Adult Nutrition Services
Listed compensation
$31-$40/hr
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Job Description
Part-Time Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Older Adult Nutrition Services
RD Nutrition Consultants is seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to provide professional nutrition services in partnership with Ontario County, NY. This is a part-time position (16 hours per week) supporting the nutrition programs serving older adults through county-based services.
The ideal candidate is experienced in community or clinical nutrition, comfortable working with older adult populations, and knowledgeable in state and federal nutrition guidelines.
Position Overview
- Schedule: Part-time, approximately 16 hours per week
- Setting: Community-based / older adult services
- Location: Ontario County, NY (local presence required)
- Compensation: $31.00-$40.00/hour depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nutrition counseling and documentation for clients referred by the program team
- Process new clients and complete all required onboarding paperwork
- Enter all required activities and documentation into the Statewide Client Database
- Create and oversee quarterly menus that meet nutritional guidelines for:
- Home Delivered Meals (HDMs)
Community Dining Sites
- Monitor community dining sites and complete quality inspections in collaboration with the Nutrition Coordinator
- Prepare and coordinate quarterly volunteer education and training related to:
- Community dining
- Food safety
- Nutrition-related topics
- Collaborate with the team to administer and review satisfaction surveys
- Adhere to all client policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Current license to practice as a dietitian/nutritionist in New York State
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical or community setting
- Experience working with older adults strongly preferred
Strong Knowledge Of
- Nutrition needs of older adults
- Therapeutic diets
- Menu planning and food service operations
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Standards & Compliance
All Services Must Align With
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans (HHS & USDA)
- HIPAA regulations for client confidentiality
- New York State Department of Health and NYS OFA guidelines
About RD Nutrition Consultants
RD Nutrition Consultants partners with organizations nationwide to deliver high-quality, compliant nutrition services across healthcare and community settings. We are committed to supporting both our clients and our dietitians through strong collaboration and professional excellence.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 33% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
In New York, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$79k (199 salary observations; 342 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,511 salary observations; 8,545 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $64k–$83k | Clinical Nutrition median $92k (middle half $78k–$96k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $79k median in New York | $78k nationally (+1%)199 state / 2,511 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in New York | 118 active | 3,112 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% remote · 33% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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