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RD Nutrition Consultants
Fairfax, Virginia · Hybrid

Part-Time Clinical Registered Dietitian

DietitianPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$46/hr

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Job Description

Part-Time Registered Dietitian (Hybrid | Assisted Living / Retirement Community)

Company: RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC

Overview

RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition consulting services for a retirement community setting. This is an ideal opportunity for a dietitian looking for flexible, part-time work with a mix of on-site and remote responsibilities, competitive compensation, and meaningful impact on resident health and wellness.

We value professional autonomy, work–life balance, and long-term partnerships with our consultants.

Position Details

  • Facility Type: Retirement Community / Assisted Living
  • Schedule: Flexible
  • Hours: 5–10 hours per week
  • Approximately 30% remote (documentation, menu review, care coordination)
  • On-site presence required for assessments and facility collaboration
  • Compensation: $40.00–$46.00 per hour (based on experience)
  • Travel & Mileage: Paid in addition to hourly rate

Why Join RD Nutrition Consultants?

  • Flexible, low-hour commitment that fits around your schedule
  • Hybrid role with remote work opportunities
  • Competitive hourly pay plus travel reimbursement
  • Professional independence and autonomy
  • Supportive clinical team and streamlined processes
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in senior care

Key Responsibilities

Review and approve menus for regular and therapeutic diets to ensure nutritional adequacy and regulatory compliance

  • Identify residents at nutritional risk and complete nutrition assessments as needed
  • Conduct periodic kitchen and food service audits to evaluate safety, sanitation, and quality standards
  • Collaborate with culinary and care teams to enhance meal quality and resident satisfaction
  • Provide evidence-based nutrition recommendations and follow-up as appropriate
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation in compliance with facility and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (required)

  • Experience in assisted living, retirement communities, or long-term care preferred
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Comfortable with electronic documentation and remote work tools
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining high clinical standards
  • Commitment to resident-centered care and professional ethics
  • About RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC

RD Nutrition Consultants is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in placing highly skilled Registered Dietitians in healthcare and senior living settings across the United States. We are known for our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and commitment to supporting dietitians in building sustainable, fulfilling careers.

Interested?

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to RD Nutrition Consultants, LLC.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical nutritionNutrition assessment

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 42 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 21% have no call, 79% require no weekends — this position is remote.

In Virginia, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$75k (84 salary observations; 253 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 Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time Clinical Registered Dietitian at RD Nutrition Consultants a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

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

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About RD Nutrition Consultants

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51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Schedule
Hybrid Work
Travel & Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Autonomy