Outpatient Contract Dietitian Path of Life Nutrition Lexington, SC Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Contract $50 - $60 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Continuing education credits Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Care documentation Nutrition Evidence-based practice Bachelor's degree

Dietetics Registered Dietitian Full Job Description Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Path of Life Nutrition Location:

Columbia SC; In person

Position:

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Schedule:

Full-Time/Flexible Salary:

Contracted Hourly

WHO WE ARE/OUR APPROACH

We are a multi-disciplinary nutrition & wellness practice dedicated to helping individuals find their path towards hope, healing and wellness. Path of Life Nutrition works with all ages and stages of life, providing nutrition care to infants, children and adults in a wide variety of settings. Our growing team of dietitians and wellness professionals is looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and relationship-centered Registered Dietitian to join our team and work directly with clients seeking meaningful, lasting improvements in their health. Path of Life Nutrition was built around the belief that people shouldn't have to navigate their health journey alone. Our team comes alongside clients with knowledge, compassion, encouragement, practical resources, and accountability.

THE KIND OF PRACTITIONER WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who wants to be part of our mission—not simply someone looking for a job. Our practitioners become educators, coaches, problem-solvers, encouragers, and trusted guides for the people we serve. We want clients to leave their appointments with more than information. We want them to leave with clarity, confidence, hope, and a practical next step. Beyond education and experience, we want someone who is: Compassionate & Encouraging Curious & Inquisitive Engaging & Relational Teachable and Collaborative

•A Great Listener & Communicator

WHAT YOU'LL DO/JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Registered Dietitian at Path of Life Nutrition, you will: Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and evaluations. Review relevant laboratory data, medications, supplements, dietary patterns, lifestyle factors, and health history as appropriate. Develop individualized nutrition and lifestyle plans based on each client's health history, goals, needs, preferences, and circumstances. Provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling within your scope of practice. Translate complex nutrition science into practical, understandable recommendations. Provide realistic meal-planning, grocery-shopping, food-preparation, and lifestyle strategies to help clients establish sustainable habits. Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, accountability, and follow-up. Collaborate with other practitioners on the Path of Life team to provide coordinated, whole-person care. Communicate appropriately with referring physicians and other healthcare professionals when needed. Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation. Stay current with nutrition research, clinical guidelines, and emerging areas of nutritional science. Contribute to a positive, supportive, family-oriented team culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited program. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. Current state licensure/eligibility for licensure as required. Strong clinical nutrition knowledge and counseling skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently while functioning as part of a collaborative team. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuing professional development. Preferred Experience or advanced training in one or more of the following is a plus: Functional or integrative nutrition Diabetes education and management Gastrointestinal disorders Metabolic health & weight management Cardiovascular health Women's health Food sensitivities and elimination diets Eating disorders Additional certifications such as

IFNCP, CDCES, CSSD, NBC-HWC

, or other relevant credentials are welcome but not required.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE

YOU.... If you are an RDN who: Wants flexibility and the ability to make your own schedule, Is self-directed and enjoys professional variety and autonomy, Wants to practice nutrition in a more personalized way, Gets excited about helping people connect the dots, Loves learning about nutrition and health, Believes food can be both nourishing and enjoyable, Enjoys sitting across the table from someone and hearing their story, Believes sustainable change matters more than perfection, Values both science and compassion, Wants to work with a team that genuinely cares about people, And wants your work to have a meaningful impact... We would love to meet you. Send us your resume and a brief introduction telling us why you believe Path of Life Nutrition might be the right place for you—and why you might be the right person for Path of Life. Resumes should be sent directly to:

Pay:

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour Expected hours: 20.0 - 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Continuing education credits Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person