What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian (RD) - Outpatient position at Culinour?
We are seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our outpatient team at one of our client sites. This role is ideal for an experienced RD who enjoys hands‑on collaboration with culinary teams, providing nutrition education, and supporting best practices in a hospital dining environment.
The RD will partner closely with culinarians to help prepare and present nutrition information, support menu understanding, and promote high‑quality, compliant nutritional care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide nutrition expertise and education in partnership with culinary and operations teams
- Prepare and present nutrition information for patients, staff, or programs as needed
- Conduct nutrition assessments and documentation as required by regulatory standards and contractual needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support quality nutritional care
- Assist with maintaining and updating nutrition‑related policies, procedures, and standards
- Participate in nutrition‑related quality assurance activities and audits as directed
- Provide real‑time guidance and corrections to support patient safety and compliance
Qualifications:
Education and Licensure
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited program
- Completion of an ACEND‑accredited Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program
- Current Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
- State licensure or certification, if required
Experience and Skills
- Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred
- Working knowledge of federal and state regulations and accreditation standards
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable working alongside culinary teams in a practical, applied setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and documentation systems
Culinour® is a specialty company of Phoenix3 Collective, a Boston-based strategic growth partner that accelerates distributive and lifestyle service companies in healthcare, behavioral health, senior living, and corporate markets. Phoenix3 is a team of business builders, disruptors, entrepreneurs, and experienced operators, providing direction, resources, and capital from decades of successful leadership in these market spaces. More information about Phoenix3 Collective can be found at Phoenix3 Collective | We Take Hospitality to New Heights.
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