Registered Dietitian (RD)- Contract Consultant or PT

DiningRD•Topeka, KS

18h•Onsite

About The Position

DiningRD is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide consulting services at a skilled care community, averaging 8 hours per month. The role requires onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours and offers some flexibility within that schedule. The consultant works with the clinical team to monitor residents’ nutritional needs and ensure meals meet high nutritional standards. Duties may include providing nutrition education, completing MDS work with the team, preparing nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager, advising on dining services and meal rounds, promoting sanitation best practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, training and guiding dining managers and staff, assisting with policy development, and monitoring effective nutritional care systems. DiningRD provides dietitian consulting and menu services to healthcare communities. The company describes its culture as inclusive and values employee teamwork, with a positive work atmosphere, flexible schedules, and a network of dietitian colleagues. Pay is competitive and depends on experience and current needs.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) credentials; a CDR number from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
State licensure, if required for a Registered Dietitian, is required.
Ability to complete onsite visits Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Strong prioritization skills and solid interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to represent the company professionally.
Ability and interest in coaching and mentoring others.

Nice To Haves

Two years of consulting experience is preferred, though 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 coordination with the clinical team.
Ensure meals meet high nutritional standards.
Provide nutrition education.
Work with the team on MDS tasks.
Prepare nutrition assessments with input from the dining manager.
Provide guidance on dining services, including meal rounds and sanitation best practices.
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.