Dietitian

About the job

Lead regional clinical nutrition initiatives as a Corporate Regional Clinical Dietitian, overseeing skilled nursing and assisted living facilities across Michigan. Ensure corporate standards, regulatory compliance, and best practices are maintained to support residents' nutritional health and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee dietary and clinical nutrition programs across facilities.
• Ensure compliance with CMS regulations, state licensure, and policy standards.
• Audit and improve dining services, menu planning, and sanitation.
• Support, train, and mentor facility dietitians and managers.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corporate dietary policies and training.
• Conduct facility site visits for support, training, and compliance auditing.
• Lead quality improvement projects and analyze nutrition program data.
• Act as the subject matter expert for nutrition and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum CDM, CFPP; RDN with active Michigan license preferred.
• At least 3 years’ long-term care or skilled nursing experience.
• Experience with survey preparation and regulatory response.
• Excellent organizational, auditing, and training skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally (up to 50%).

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead region-wide nutrition programs.
• Broad multi-facility resource and leadership role.
• Cross-team collaboration with nursing, compliance, and quality.

Location

• Based in Michigan with regular travel to assigned facilities (Hybrid/On-site).

Healthcare · 500-1000

Optalis Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living services across southeastern Michigan and Ohio. With over 30 locations, the company emphasizes individualized care and exceptional service. Their mission is to deliver the highest quality care in comfortable environments for every patient, every day. Optalis offers a range of services, including memory care, independent living, and specialized care programs.