Registered Dietitian Consultant – Independent Contractor, 1099

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. Deliver clinical nutrition care to residents in long-term care and short-term rehabilitation communities .

Posted 10/14/2026contractEast Valley • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical nutrition care, including conducting assessments, developing care plans, and educating residents and families on nutrition. Proficient in collaborating with healthcare teams and ensuring compliance with clinical standards and best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

RD/RDN CredentialArizona State LicenseClinical Nutrition AssessmentsNutrition Education and CounselingQuality Assurance Audits

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Hard Skills

Clinical Nutrition CareNutrition AssessmentsCare Plan DevelopmentWeight MonitoringHydration AssessmentNutritional Status EvaluationIntervention RecommendationsFood Safety AuditsCorrective Action Follow-UpResearch in Clinical Nutrition

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCounselingProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

RD/RDN CredentialProfessional Liability Insurance

Industry Keywords

Long-Term CareShort-Term RehabilitationHealthcare TeamsClinical StandardsDietitian Visit SummaryIndependent ContractorSelf-Employment Tax

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver clinical nutrition care to residents in long-term care and short-term rehabilitation communities
Visit the community in person Monday through Friday, up to 30 hours per week, with some remote work
Complete nutrition assessments using current clinical standards and professional judgment
Provide recommendations for interventions and update care plans
Monitor residents' weight, intake, hydration, and overall nutritional status
Educate and counsel residents and families on nutrition, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle changes
Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement clinical nutrition protocols and best practices
Participate in resident care planning meetings
Stay current with research and developments in clinical nutrition
Conduct quality assurance audits in food safety, dining, and nutritional care
Follow up on corrective actions and work with communities to resolve concerns
Send a dietitian visit summary and invoice after each visit

Requirements

What you’ll need

RD/RDN credential in good standing with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Active Arizona state license
Adequate professional liability insurance
Reliable transportation
Ability to work in person Monday through Friday, up to 30 hours per week, with some remote work
Independent contractor (1099) status; responsible for own taxes, including self-employment tax
Ability to provide and pay for own equipment, vehicles, phone, and business expenses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule
Competitive pay
Independent contractor autonomy
Opportunity to work with other clients; non-exclusive engagement
No employee benefits are provided; specifically, no health insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, unemployment insurance, or workers' compensation
Contractors choose and provide their own equipment, vehicles, phone, and business expenses
Contractors are paid per visit or project at the agreed rate
Contractors control which visits to accept and when to schedule them within community access hours and agreed scope
Some work may be completed remotely