Registered Dietitian
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.
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
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).
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