Regional Dietitian Leader – Hybrid, Multi-Facility Impact

Peaks Healthcare Consulting; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Mileage reimbursement for travel

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Peaks Healthcare Consulting seeks a Regional Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition leadership across Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Ideally based in Denver, the role combines remote administration with regular on-site facility visits to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality nutrition services.

You will oversee nutrition assessments, care plans, MDS input, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement across multiple skilled nursing facilities.

Qualifications

• Current RD/RDN credential and licensure in applicable states
• Minimum 2 years as RD in skilled nursing/long-term care
• Willingness to travel regularly across service areas
• Strong knowledge of CMS regulations and documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee nutrition assessments, reassessments, care plans, and related documentation
• Evaluate nutrition risks (weight loss, wounds, dehydration, dysphagia, etc.)
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, therapy, and other teams on interventions
• Support survey readiness and regulatory compliance activities
• Lead dietary department operations and audits for multiple facilities
• Educate staff on nutrition topics and therapeutic diets

Skills

Clinical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

CMS/dietary regulations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Dietetics

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Peaks Healthcare Consulting seeks a Regional Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition leadership across Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Ideally based in Denver, the role combines remote administration with regular on-site facility visits to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality nutrition services.

You will oversee nutrition assessments, care plans, MDS input, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive quality improvement across multiple skilled nursing facilities.