Clinical Registered Dietitian - Remote (Part-Time)

2h2 hours ago

RD Nutrition Consultants

Sugar Land, US · Part-time · $64,000 – $76,000

About this role

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is excited to offer an opportunity for a Clinical Registered Dietitian to join our team in a part-time, 80% remote role. This position allows flexibility and a balanced blend of in-person and remote work, ensuring our patients receive the best care while our team enjoys work-life harmony.

In this role, you will perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk and develop, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based nutrition care plans. You will offer nutrition education and counseling to patients and families regarding acute disease management, discharge planning, and prevention of readmission.

You will proactively collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes. You will ensure compliance with all hospital policies, regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS), and best practice guidelines for acute care nutrition.

This role offers the opportunity to participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical rounds to enhance nutrition care services. With a flexible schedule of 24-30 hours per week and only 1-2 onsite visits per month, you can enjoy a career that balances professional growth with personal flexibility.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required
Current state licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure
Experience in acute care clinical nutrition setting
Knowledge of regulatory standards such as TJC and CMS
Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation
Ability to work 80% remotely with only 1-2 onsite visits per month
Strong collaboration and communication skills with interdisciplinary care teams

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients identified at nutritional risk, adhering to facility policies and procedures
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized and evidence-based nutrition care plans for patients with complex medical conditions
Offer nutrition education and counseling to patients and families regarding acute disease management, discharge planning, and prevention of readmission
Proactively collaborate and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, regulatory standards (e.g., TJC, CMS), and best practice guidelines for acute care nutrition
Maintain thorough and timely electronic medical record documentation in a fast-paced environment, reflecting medical necessity and intervention effectiveness
Routinely monitor patients for acute changes in weight, labs, fluid status, and clinical condition, adjusting nutrition interventions promptly
Actively participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical rounds to enhance nutrition care services

Benefits

80% remote work with only 1-2 onsite visits per month
Flexible schedule – choose your own days and hours (24-30 hours/week)
Travel reimbursement paid at the same hourly rate for time traveling to and from the facility
Part-time schedule (24-30 hours/week) for work-life harmony