In-Home Dietitian (RD/RDN) — Flexible 1099 Contract

Quality Healthcare Group, Inc.; Glenolden (Delaware County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

1099 contractor

Job summary

Quality Health Care Group Inc. is seeking a Licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and care planning to patients in a home health setting.

The RD works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy and documenting care. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with flexible scheduling and travel to patient homes as needed, requiring PA licensure.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PA RD license and be registered as RD/RDN.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited program.
• At least 1 year of experience in clinical or community nutrition; home health preferred.
• Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare coverage for MNT and CMS/state regulations.
• Strong communication and patient education skills; ability to work independently.
• Maintain professional liability insurance as a 1099 contractor.
• Reliable transportation for in-home visits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients referred through home health services.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans with supervising RN.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients with chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, renal disease, GI disorders, obesity).
• Educate patients and caregivers on dietary modifications, meal planning, and healthy lifestyle practices.
• Monitor patient progress, document care, and update care plans per home health regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists for integrated patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with HIPAA and agency requirements.
• Stay current with professional standards and regulatory changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Patient education

Education

RD/RDN license (PA)

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Tools

EMR systems

CMS/Medicare knowledge

Job description

Quality Health Care Group Inc. is seeking a Licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide nutrition assessment, counseling, and care planning to patients in a home health setting.

The RD works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy and documenting care. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with flexible scheduling and travel to patient homes as needed, requiring PA licensure.