Part-Time/Hybrid Registered Dietitian Position — Primarily Remote

RD Nutrition Consultants; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time for onsite visits

Job summary

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our network of clinicians. You will focus on delivering high-quality nutrition services with ongoing team support, primarily remote and with occasional onsite visits during development and opening.

This role will develop the clinical nutrition program for a new acute care hospital in South Texas, with a hybrid schedule and telehealth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
• Current Texas dietitian licensure, or ability to obtain before starting.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop hospital nutrition and food service policies and procedures using templates.
• Review and revise policies annually after opening.
• Support food service vendor selection and menu reviews.
• Provide input on nutrition documentation templates and EMR workflows.
• Deliver nutrition education and staff training.
• Participate in project meetings with hospital leadership.
• Assist with licensing, accreditation readiness, and mock surveys.
• Provide telehealth nutrition assessments and follow-ups after opening.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans and document in EMR.
• Oversee the clinical nutrition program as consultant dietitian.
• Participate in QAPI activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Meet deadlines

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Dietetics

RD/RDN certification

Texas licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Part-Time/Hybrid Registered Dietitian Position — Primarily Remote

Posted On 11/02/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Health Care

$34.00–$40.00 per hour, DOE

City San Antonio

State/Province Texas

78211

Job Description

Part-Time/Hybrid Registered Dietitian Position — Primarily Remote

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our network of exceptional clinicians. You will have the ongoing support of our dedicated team, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality nutrition services.

Overview

This opportunity offers a Registered Dietitian the chance to develop the clinical nutrition program for a new acute care hospital in South Texas, then continue as its consultant dietitian after opening. The role is primarily remote, with flexible scheduling and occasional onsite visits during development and opening preparations.

Facility Type

Acute Care — 5-bed micro-hospital targeted to open in September 2027

Anticipated Start Date

Week of November 23, 2026

Schedule

• Before opening: Approximately 3–5 hours per week, primarily remote. Hours may increase around project deadlines, staff training, and opening preparations.
• After opening: Approximately 3.5–5 hours per week via telehealth.
• Onsite: Up to four days during development and opening preparations, scheduled at least 14 days in advance.
• Flexibility: Flexible days and hours, coordinated around project deadlines, meetings, and facility needs.

Compensation

$34.00–$40.00 per hour, depending on experience

Additional Compensation

• Paid travel time for onsite visits

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the hospital’s nutrition and food service policies and procedures using provided templates, incorporating applicable Texas hospital licensing requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, and Joint Commission standards.
• Review and revise policies based on facility feedback and maintain an annual policy review process after opening.
• Support food service vendor selection, including proposal development, vendor evaluation, and menu review and approval.
• Provide input on nutrition documentation templates and workflows within the facility’s electronic medical record.
• Develop and deliver nutrition education, staff training, and ongoing in-services.
• Participate in project meetings with hospital leadership and medical staff.
• Support licensing and accreditation readiness, including a standards crosswalk, an onsite mock survey, and survey support.
• Assist with opening preparations, including final staff training and a food service vendor test run.
• Provide telehealth nutrition assessments, consultations, and follow-up care after the hospital opens.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans and maintain timely electronic medical record documentation.
• Oversee the clinical nutrition program as the facility’s consultant dietitian.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Serve as a nutrition expert and resource for hospital leadership and staff.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
• Current Texas dietitian licensure, or ability to obtain it before starting.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of recent clinical experience in an acute care hospital setting.
• Strong experience writing and implementing hospital nutrition policies and procedures.
• Strong familiarity with CMS Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, and hospital licensing and accreditation readiness.
• Proficiency in enteral nutrition and IDDSI diet standards.
• Excellent communication skills for working with hospital leadership, interdisciplinary teams, and food service vendors.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and meet project deadlines in a remote setting.
• Ability to travel to South Texas for occasional scheduled onsite days.
• Interest in a long-term role that continues after the hospital opens.

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is a leading Registered Dietitian Nutritionist consulting firm that provides Dietitians to healthcare facilities across the United States. We offer competitive wages, flexible work schedules, and a supportive work environment.

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is an equal opportunity employer.