Registered Dietitian (RD)
Listed compensation
$40-$50/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- A Great Place to Work
The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!
Location: 1800 Butterfield Avenue, Utica, New York, 13501
- $40.00–$50.00 per hour (equivalent to approx. $83,200–$104,000 annually)
- Full-Time Opportunity
- Flexible Schedule
What You'll Do
As a Registered Dietitian, you will evaluate the nutritional status and implement nutrition care plans for our residents. Your expertise will guide our culinary team in providing balanced and wholesome meals that support the health and vitality of those in our care. Please note this is not a remote position.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct onsite, comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents
- Develop and ensure the implementation of individualized nutrition care plans
Collaborate with onsite interdisciplinary teams to ensure nutritional adequacy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
Assist the Food Service Director in managing costs, overseeing food preparation and service, and developing department staffing plans
- Educate residents, families, and staff on nutritional requirements and healthy eating habits
- Monitor and evaluate residents' nutritional status and make necessary adjustments to care plans
If you are committed to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals through nutrition, join our team as a Registered Dietitian. Make a real difference in people's lives through the power of nutrition in an environment where compassion, care, and your expertise come together.
- What We Offer
- As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Utica team enjoys:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Comprehensive training and mentorship
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
- Rate of Pay
- USD $40.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.
- What You'll Bring:
Qualifications of a Registered Dietitian Include
- Active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- Valid and active New York State license
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
- Previous experience in a long-term care setting preferred
- Strong clinical skills and critical thinking abilities
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care
Interest in the nutrition and health care needs of the aged and the chronically ill, with the ability to work with both
- Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- We Hire for Heart!
National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and a valid New York State license. A Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Dietetics or Nutrition is required, with preference given to those with long-term care experience.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 15% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
In New York, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$79k (132 salary observations; 338 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,700 salary observations; 8,904 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in clinical nutrition (dietitian) | ranked against 3,106 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $83k–$104k | Clinical Nutrition median $92k (middle half $78k–$96k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| New York vs national | $79k median in New York | $78k nationally (+1%)132 state / 1,700 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$87k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in New York | 117 active | 3,120 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 15% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York Dietitian listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment120 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Clinical Nutrition pay trend | −2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian (RD) at Confidential Employer a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,106 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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