Consultant Dietitian/ Dietetic Technician
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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
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.
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