Lead Registered Dietitian
Listed compensation
$89k-$100k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Role: Lead Registered Dietitian
Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Lead Registered Dietitian, overseeing nutritional services at one or more long-term care facilities. At HCSG, we are passionate about positively impacting the communities we serve. If you share our commitment to excellence and enhancing customer and resident experiences, join us and make a difference!
- Pay Rate
- USD $89,440.00 - USD $99,840.00 /Yr.
- Available Benefits for All Employees
- Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Free Telemedicine Services* on Day 1
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- 401 (k)
- Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt
- Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking
- Free Prescription Discount Program
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Training & Development Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Responsibilities
- Assess the nutritional needs of residents and develop individualized meal plans.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
- Monitor and document residents' nutritional status and progress.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff.
- Assists Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling of Registered Dietitians
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve residents' overall health and well-being.
- Provide coverage in multiple buildings based on company needs.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of two years of experience in dietary services in a long-term care setting.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in dietary services.
- Basic computer skills for record-keeping and report generation.
- Must be able to read and interpret dining service cost reports, financial data, etc.
- Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, as required by State, Local, and/or Customers.
- Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 10 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 10 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
- Residency within the service area is required.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a role where you can contribute to residents' health and well-being through excellent nutritional care and be part of a supportive and dedicated team, apply now and start making a difference at HCSG!
Additional Pay Information
Pay wage will vary based on objective factors, including location, years of experience, staffing needs, and other business reasons.
EEO Statement
HCSG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work for a culturally inclusive team.
We offer equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ethnicity, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status, or other legally protected classes.
HCSG also complies with applicable state and local laws and federal law requirements that govern nondiscrimination in every location where we operate.
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, 30% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (141 salary observations; 319 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,148 salary observations; 4,189 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 California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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