Part-Time Regional Registered Dietitian
Part-Time Regional Registered Dietitian – Hybrid/Multi-Site RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking an experienced Part-Time Regional Registered Dietitian to provide clinical and operational oversight for multiple skilled nursing facilities and an adult day health program throughout Massachusetts. Join the team at RD Nutrition Consultants LLC! We are looking for a knowledgeable and dependable Registered Dietitian who enjoys clinical leadership, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and supporting facility-based dietitians. This hybrid position offers a flexible schedule with a combination of remote responsibilities and quarterly onsite visits.
Schedule: Flexible, Monday through Friday during standard business hours
Hours: Approximately 16 hours per month (flexible), with additional hours available as needed
Service Delivery: Hybrid—remote work combined with up to one onsite visit per facility each quarter
Compensation: $40.00–$45.00 per hour depending on experience
Travel Reimbursement: Travel time paid at the same hourly rate
Mileage Reimbursement: Paid at the current federal mileage rate
Service Locations:
- Conduct quarterly site visits focused on clinical nutrition outcomes, dietary operations, regulatory compliance, audits, and quality improvement.
- Review resident records and nutrition documentation for clinical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Review MDS documentation and ensure the appropriate identification and tracking of malnutrition indicators.
- Audit weight-loss investigations, nutrition interventions, and resident care plans.
- Review kitchen sanitation, food safety practices, and dietary operations for compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.
- Review therapeutic menus and observe meal service to assess food quality, texture compliance, and proper delivery.
- Provide regulatory guidance and updates related to clinical nutrition, food safety, skilled nursing, and adult day health programs.
- Lead annual mock surveys and support ongoing state and federal survey preparedness.
- Host quarterly continuing-education webinars and collaborative meetings with onsite Registered Dietitians.
- Assist with the orientation, training, and mentorship of newly hired Registered Dietitians.
- Provide occasional interim clinical or operational coverage during vacancies or leaves of absence.
- Perform other duties as assigned and within the Registered Dietitian's scope of practice.
- Adhere to all facility policies and procedures.
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.
- Current Massachusetts licensure or eligibility to obtain required state licensure.
- Minimum of one year of clinical dietitian experience preferred.
- Previous skilled nursing, long-term care, post-acute care, or healthcare food-service experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with MDS requirements, malnutrition identification, weight-loss investigations, care planning, and clinical documentation.
- Experience with kitchen sanitation audits, therapeutic menu reviews, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of state and federal survey processes and applicable nutrition-care regulations.
- Strong leadership, training, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and provide oversight across multiple locations.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to the assigned Massachusetts facilities.
RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist consulting firm that provides dietitians to healthcare facilities throughout the United States. Our consultants enjoy competitive wages, flexible schedules, and support from an experienced clinical and administrative team.