Regional Director – Clinical Nutrition

Aramark

Aramark Healthcare+ regional nutrition leader deploying clinical programs across multiple regions. Managing clinical standards, telehealth oversight, compliance, client relationships, and regional performance.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in healthcare clinical nutrition, regulatory compliance, and operational leadership. Proven ability to develop and implement clinical nutrition programs while maintaining high standards of client satisfaction and compliance with regulatory agency standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)Clinical Nutrition Operations ManagementRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeLeadership Experience in Food ServiceClinical Nutrition Program Development

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Hard Skills

Clinical Nutrition ExpertiseProgram DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceCost AnalysisClinical Productivity Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in DieteticsCertification/Licensure as Required by State

Industry Keywords

Healthcare NutritionAcute Care NutritionJoint Commission StandardsCMS StandardsDNV Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide subject matter expertise in healthcare clinical nutrition, professional practice standards, and regulatory compliance
Support operations in implementing Aramark Healthcare’s clinical nutrition services programs and policies
Participate in onboarding Clinical Nutrition Managers and Directors to clinical nutrition practice and training programs
Develop and deploy programs, standards, policies, and key strategic initiatives
Recommend strategies to maintain compliance with regulatory agency standards, including state, federal, and Joint Commission standards
Manage the CNCR process and Clinical Productivity programs within the assigned region
Maintain communication plans with region leadership regarding site performance against program standards
Establish client relationships with key customers to support clinical nutrition outcomes, client satisfaction, and account retention
Provide clinical expertise to the new business development team as requested
Recommend clinical nutrition policies and programs based on professional practice standards, operational findings, and competitive insights
Work with GM/FLM and District Managers to analyze operating costs and labor, identifying opportunities to reduce costs or improve service outcomes
Build regional bench strength by identifying clinical care staffing and competency needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, or related area, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Certification/licensure as required by state of practice
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in acute care clinical nutrition operations
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience as food service director or comparable leadership position
Experience leading clinical nutrition staff across multiple facilities, within a hospital system, district or region preferred
Strong knowledge of regulatory agency standards including CMS, TJC, DNV, etc.
Ability to travel nationally 50–75% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Work/life resources
Retirement savings plans such as 401(k)
Paid days off, including parental leave
Disability coverage