Regional Dietary Consultant (Territory includes: Athens, Huntsville, Madison, Crossville)

To consult, advise and recommend in areas of expertise to maintain quality standards of nutritional care and food service delivery to the residents in long term care within a specific territory.

• To consult, advise and recommend in areas of expertise to maintain quality standards of nutritional care and food service delivery to the residents in long term care.
• Perform initial and continued nutritional assessments of individuals with appropriate documentation.
• Assist in updating resident nutritional care plans regularly and document appropriately.
• Provide recommendations for the nutritional health care plan of each resident.
• Provide nutritional counseling with residents and/or family and significant others as needed.
• Communicate with the health care team to integrate specific goals and approaches into the total health care plan.
• Provide individual counseling regarding food choices and intake to meet optimal nutritional needs as needed.
• Provide each assigned facility with approved menus that meet the nutritional needs of each Facility’s population.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association and licensed by the respective state in which one practice
• Must have a minimum of one year post graduate work experience, preferably in long term care
• Previous experience in a supervisory capacity preferred
• Must demonstrate a desire to work with convalescent, geriatric or psychiatric residents (as required
• Must be able to travel freely between assigned areas which may include overnight visit
• Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled

We offer the following benefits for you and your family:

• Competitive Wages
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation