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Healthcare Services Group
Roanoke, Virginia

Lead Registered Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75,000 /Hr

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Job Description

Role: Lead Registered Dietitian

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Lead Registered Dietitian, overseeing nutritional services at one or more long-term care facilities. At HCSG, we are passionate about positively impacting the communities we serve. If you share our commitment to excellence and enhancing customer and resident experiences, join us and make a difference!

  • Pay Rate
  • USD $70,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Hr.
  • Available Benefits for All Employees
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Free Telemedicine Services* on Day 1
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • 401 (k)
  • Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt
  • Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking
  • Free Prescription Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Training & Development Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Benefits Link

Click here for more benefits information or copy this link: go-internal.hcsgcorp.com

*Not available in AR.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the nutritional needs of residents and develop individualized meal plans.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
  • Monitor and document residents' nutritional status and progress.
  • Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff.
  • Assists Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling of Registered Dietitians
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve residents' overall health and well-being.
  • Provide coverage in multiple buildings based on company needs.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in dietary services in a long-term care setting.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in dietary services.
  • Basic computer skills for record-keeping and report generation.
  • Must be able to read and interpret dining service cost reports, financial data, etc.
  • Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, as required by State, Local, and/or Customers.
  • Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 10 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 10 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
  • Residency within the service area is required.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a role where you can contribute to residents' health and well-being through excellent nutritional care and be part of a supportive and dedicated team, apply now and start making a difference at HCSG!

Additional Pay Information

Offered hourly rates for this position are determined based on applicant qualifications, experience, education, and the specific needs, aspects, operational considerations, and requirements of the facility serviced.

EEO Statement

HCSG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work for a culturally inclusive team.

We offer equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ethnicity, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status, or other legally protected classes.

HCSG also complies with applicable state and local laws and federal law requirements that govern nondiscrimination in every location where we operate.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentMeal planningRegulatory complianceStaff trainingInterdisciplinary collaborationFinancial data analysis

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 49 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 41% are remote, 20% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

In Virginia, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$77k (74 salary observations; 391 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,827 salary observations; 10,224 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$70k–$75kClinical Nutrition median $78k (middle half $73k–$83k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Virginia vs national$77k median in Virginia$78k nationally (−2%)74 state / 1,827 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$72k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Virginia92 active2,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 41% remote · 20% no call · 71% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia dietitian listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 5% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,088 in the last 30 days591 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dietitian Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 14 employers
9
<$80k
9
$80k-95k
7
$95k-110k
2
$110k
1
$138k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
86%
Relocation assistance
38%
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Registered Dietitian

Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon

$104k-$138k
#2

Remote Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence

Compass Group · Houston, Texas

$95k-$110k
#3

Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence and Dig

$90k-$110k
#4

Clinical Dietitian - Travel - $2,114/week - Cottonwood, AZ (Days)

$42.67/hr
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,917 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Healthcare Services Group

Hospitality
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Free Telemedicine Services
Paid Holidays & Vacation
401(k)
PNC EarnedIt (daily pay)
Financial Wellness Support
Free Prescription Discount Program
Employee Assistance Programs

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,368/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.