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RD Nutrition Consultants
Rochester, New York

Part-Time Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) – Older Adult Nutrition Services

DietitianPart-Time

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

Community NutritionClient DocumentationVolunteer Training

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.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$64k–$83kClinical 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 powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in New York118 active3,112 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% remote · 33% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
60%
CME allowance
40%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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