Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant

1 month ago

United StatesContractClinical Nutrition

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Job Description

About the Role

Join DiningRD as a Registered Dietitian – Contract Consultant, M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide our employees great benefits and perks, including: Flexible Schedule Competitive Pay Continuing Educ.

provide dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states.

provide guidance on all dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices as well as ensu.

Requirements

Commission on dietetic registration (CDR) credentials Licensed (if required by State) 2 years of consulting experience is preferred, but we will consider many factors.

Experience in Long Term Care preferred but not required.

Can you effectively prioritize multiple tasks.

Do you have solid interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation

ABOUT DININGRD Since our establishment in 1994, we have been nurturing joy through food with long-term care dining programs.

Our comprehensive food and nutrition programs are designed and supported by a team of registered dietitians with extensive food service experience.

We currently provide dietitian consulting and menu services to more than 4,000 healthcare communities across 49 states.

Work Schedule

Contract position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with DiningRD in United States.

Key Skills

Food SafetySanitation AuditNutrition ReferralsClinical Team CollaborationNutrition EducationMDS DocumentationNutrition AssessmentMeal RoundsSanitation Best PracticesRegulatory CompliancePolicy DevelopmentInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCoachingMentoring

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant at Dining RD a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context

This Clinical Nutrition position at Dining RD is open to dietitian candidates.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Food Safety, Sanitation Audit, Nutrition Referrals, Clinical Team Collaboration, Nutrition Education, MDS Documentation, Nutrition Assessment, Meal Rounds. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Nutrition role.

Core responsibilities: The consultant will conduct quarterly onsite visits (8 hours per visit) to perform food safety, sanitation, and meal/dining observation audits, while also addressing nutrition referrals for high-risk residents in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include monitoring nutritional needs, providing ed...

Benefits package: Flexible schedule, Competitive pay, Continuing education (12-20 hours/year), Extensive network of dietitians, Training and mentoring program, Weekly town halls, Referral bonuses, Inclusive culture. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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