Registered Dietitian

DietitianIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$32/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

The Registered Dietitian, RD is responsible for the nutritional care of the residents/patients in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Facility established policies and procedures, and in coordination with the Dietary Services Director to ensure that quality nutritional care and food service is provided at all times.

  • Posted Salary Range
  • USD $26.00 - USD $32.00 /Hr.

Wage Commensuration

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Department

Works with the Administrator to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Must possess, as a minimum, a Bachelor’s Degree in dietetics or related field, as required by regulation
  • Must be a registered Dietitian and maintain a current licensed as required by state law.
  • Must have at least 1 year of clinical experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
  • Must have training in diet therapy and nutrition counseling.
  • Must have a reliable source of transportation

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Programs
  • PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Time Off Plan

Pet Insurance Discount

  • DailyPay option available! Get your pay, when you need it
  • Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction

Tickets at Work - Entertainment Ticket Discounts

  • Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
  • Helping Friends Foundation - our employees hardship/crisis fund
  • Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available & payroll deduction

EOE Statement

Drug Free, Smoke-Free work place. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of residents and patients in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. They plan and direct the overall operations of the Dietary Department in coordination with the Dietary Services Director.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in dietetics or a related field and be a licensed Registered Dietitian. At least one year of clinical experience in a medical facility and training in diet therapy and nutrition counseling are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Dietary Department ManagementRegulatory CompliancePatient CareFood Service Coordination

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 26% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dietitian Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs · 9 employers

2
<$85k
5
$85k-100k
2
$100k-115k
3
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
55%
Relocation assistance
18%
Sign-on bonus
9%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Registered Dietitian-PACE

Neighborhood Healthcare · Riverside, California

$88k-$128k
#2

Regional Registered Dietitian

Medical Nutrition Therapy Associates · Baltimore, Maryland

$100k-$125k
#3

Regional Dietitian Wellbeing Director- Allergen Management

$110k-$120k
#4

Clinical Dietitian

$95k-$110k
+ 10 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,221 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Sumter

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,509/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sumter, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Programs
PerkSpot local deals
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Pet Insurance Discount