Registered Dietitian Traveling Consultant
Deluxe Healthcare
Wichita Falls, TX
Health / Beauty / Fitness
Job Title: Dietitian Consultant - Travel Position
Location: Statewide - Texas (Travel to Multiple Nursing Homes Required)
Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time | Consultant Role
Schedule: Flexible - travel required
About Us:
We are a leading provider of consulting healthcare services for long-term care facilities across Texas. Our goal is to ensure residents in skilled nursing settings receive exceptional, person-centered nutrition care. We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant to travel to our partner nursing homes and provide expert dietary support that promotes resident health and facility compliance.
Position Summary:
As a Dietitian Consultant, you will be responsible for evaluating residents' nutritional needs, providing dietary guidance to facility staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, including CMS guidelines. This role is ideal for a registered dietitian with long-term care experience and a passion for improving the nutritional well-being of seniors.
Key Responsibilities:
Location: Statewide - Texas (Travel to Multiple Nursing Homes Required)
Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-Time | Consultant Role
Schedule: Flexible - travel required
About Us:
We are a leading provider of consulting healthcare services for long-term care facilities across Texas. Our goal is to ensure residents in skilled nursing settings receive exceptional, person-centered nutrition care. We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian Consultant to travel to our partner nursing homes and provide expert dietary support that promotes resident health and facility compliance.
Position Summary:
As a Dietitian Consultant, you will be responsible for evaluating residents' nutritional needs, providing dietary guidance to facility staff, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, including CMS guidelines. This role is ideal for a registered dietitian with long-term care experience and a passion for improving the nutritional well-being of seniors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct nutritional assessments and reassessments for residents in skilled nursing facilities
- Develop and monitor individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Provide guidance on therapeutic diets, menu planning, and dietary modifications
- Train and support dietary staff on nutrition practices, sanitation, and food safety
- Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare for state survey readiness
- Complete required documentation accurately and timely
- Travel to assigned facilities across the state of Texas
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with active Texas licensure
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in long-term care or geriatric nutrition
- Strong knowledge of federal/state regulations (CMS, FDA, etc.) related to dietary services in nursing homes
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
- Must be willing and able to travel regionally with reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided)
- Competitive consultant pay
- Flexible scheduling options
- Mileage and travel reimbursement
- Opportunities to impact care in multiple communities
- Supportive, collaborative environment with clinical and administrative backup
About the company
Hospitals and Health Care
Deluxe Healthcare is a leading consulting and management company specializing in skilled nursing facilities throughout Texas. With over 50 years of combined experience, Deluxe Healthcare has a proven track record of delivering superior facility management and operational success. Our management model focuses on providing exceptional care, driving business development, ensuring outstanding satisfaction, and adhering to industry-wide best practices. Deluxe Healthcare is committed to setting the gold standard in healthcare.