Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or PT

DiningRD•Seneca, KS

10h•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services to skilled care communities. The role may be split between multiple dietitians or filled by one dietitian. Onsite visits must be completed Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Travel outside the Seneca area may be available for additional hours. Weekly hours vary based on the candidate and assigned communities, averaging approximately 40 hours per month. The dietitian supports long-term care residents by helping ensure meals meet nutritional standards and working with clinical teams to monitor residents’ nutritional needs. Work may include providing nutrition education, contributing to MDS work, preparing nutrition assessments with input from dining managers, and guiding dining services on meal rounds, sanitation practices, and regulatory compliance. The dietitian also trains and guides dining managers and staff, assists with policy development, and monitors effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD provides dietitian consulting and menu services to healthcare communities and describes its work as nurturing joy through food in long-term care. The company offers a flexible schedule, competitive pay, continuing education, a network of dietitians, training and mentoring, weekly town halls, referral bonuses, and an inclusive culture.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
State license, if required for a Registered Dietitian in the relevant state.
Ability to complete onsite visits in person Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of consulting experience is preferred; other factors may be considered.
Long-term care experience is preferred but not required.
Two years of clinical nutrition experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor residents’ nutritional needs in collaboration with clinical teams.
Provide nutrition education and contribute to MDS work.
Formulate nutrition assessments, incorporating input from dining managers.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
Help ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Train and guide dining managers and staff.
Assist with policy development.
Monitor the implementation of effective nutritional care systems.
Complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.