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RD Nutrition Consultants
Bakersfield, California

Part-Time Clinical Registered Dietitian

DietitianPart-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$50/hr

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Job Description

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a part-time Clinical Registered Dietitian to provide a quarterly visit to various locations in the area.

Join the team at RD Nutrition Consultants LLC! We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Clinical Registered Dietitian to provide vital nutritional care through quarterly on-site visits. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dietitian seeking a flexible schedule and competitive compensation.

Hours: 5-8 hours per week. One short onsite visit per week.

  • Schedule: Flexible
  • Compensation: $45.00-50.00 per hour depending on experience
  • Travel Reimbursement: Paid at the same hourly rate for time traveling to and from the facility.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments on new admissions and quarterly thereafter, with more frequent reviews as needed for high-risk residents.

  • Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
  • Provide nutrition education and counseling as needed.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance nutrition care services and resident outcomes as needed.
  • Review and approve menu on a semi-annual basis to ensure it meets USDA guidelines
  • Conduct monthly kitchen sanitation audits, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions to maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned and within scope of practice as needed.
  • Adheres to all facility policy and procedure

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
  • Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (preferred).
  • Experience with reviewing menus for facilities.
  • Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Possesses the ability to apply critical thinking to a variety of situations, assess objectives, develop and implement and monitor effective plans for improvement.
  • Proficiency in providing general nutrition
  • Familiarity with state survey processes and adhering to nutrition care regulations

RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Consulting firm that provides Dietitians to health care facilities throughout the United States. Our consultants enjoy competitive wages and flexible work schedules.

  • To Apply: If you meet these qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume.
  • RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program, plus registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. At least one year of clinical experience is preferred, along with facility menu-review experience, strong communication and critical-thinking skills, and familiarity with state surveys and nutrition care regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Nutritional AssessmentNutrition Care PlanningNutrition CounselingClinical NutritionRegulatory ComplianceResident Care

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 48 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 25% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

In California, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (339 salary observations; 673 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,467 salary observations; 8,439 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 ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k 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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bakersfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,858/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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