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Dietary Solutions
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Consultant Dietitian/ Dietetic Technician

Dietitian 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Join Our Team of Nutrition Experts – Dietitian/ Dietetic Technician (Scranton, PA)

Flexible Hours | Impactful Work | Supportive Team Culture

About Us

At Dietary Solutions, we believe that great nutrition changes lives. We are a trusted partner to Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Communities, and Group Homes across the region, delivering expert-led Clinical Nutrition and Food Service Management that improves health outcomes and quality of life.

Our team includes passionate Registered Dietitians, Dietetic Technicians, and Nutrition Associates who thrive in flexible, supportive environments where they can make a real impact.

Your Next Role: Dietitian/ Dietetic Technician – Full-time, Part-Time, PRN, or Contract

We're looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Dietitian or Dietetic Technician to join our growing team in the Scranton, PA area. In this consulting role, you'll work alongside facility care teams to promote nutritional well-being while upholding regulatory standards and clinical best practices. If you're passionate about resident-centered care and value autonomy and flexibility in your schedule, this opportunity is for you.

What's in It for You?

  • At Dietary Solutions, we recognize that meaningful work thrives in a balanced life. That's why we offer:
  • Flexible scheduling – Create a workweek that fits your lifestyle (no evenings or weekends!)
  • Unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Competitive compensation

Robust Benefits Package, Including

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life/AD&D, Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (Full-time)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid holidays + generous PTO (Full-time)
  • On-demand pay
  • Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
  • Licensing & credentialing reimbursement (Full-time)
  • Continuing education & professional training
  • Family-first culture + team building and recognition programs

Who You Are

You're the right fit for our team if you:

Are a Registered Dietitian (or eligible) and licensed/certified per state requirements OR completed an ACEND dietetic technician program and earned an associate's degree at a U.S. regionally accredited college or university OR completed an ACEND-accredited didactic program or coordinated program in dietetics and earned a bachelor's degree at a U.S. regionally accredited college or university; registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration preferred

  • Build trust and rapport with residents and facility staff
  • Communicate effectively and solve problems with confidence
  • Have strong time management, documentation, and organizational skills
  • Understand clinical nutrition, care planning, MDS Section K, and PDPM
  • Feel comfortable using EMR systems and basic tech tools
  • Can work independently while knowing you're never alone-we've got your back

Ready to bring your expertise to a team that values flexibility, purpose, and connection? We invite you to apply and explore how a consulting career with Dietary Solutions can work for you.

  • Submit your resume today-we'd love to connect!
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Key Responsibilities

The consultant will work with facility care teams to promote nutritional well-being while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and clinical best practices. Responsibilities include managing clinical nutrition, care planning, and maintaining accurate documentation within EMR systems.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian or a Dietetic Technician with an associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited program. Proficiency in clinical nutrition, MDS Section K, and PDPM is required, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Regulatory complianceProblem solving

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 22% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

In Pennsylvania, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$78k (70 salary observations; 305 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,400 salary observations; 8,206 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Consultant Dietitian/ Dietetic Technician at Dietary Solutions a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,208 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Dietitian Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 31 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
44% this job
Sign-on bonus
20%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$60-$70/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Scranton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Dietary Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
No Evenings or Weekends
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life/AD&D, Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays + generous PTO
On-demand pay
Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement