Clinical Dietitian Consultant – Acute-Care Nutrition

Ascentist Healthcare; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentist Healthcare's Hospital in Leawood, KS is seeking a Consultant Dietitian to provide professional nutrition consultation and support patient care and hospital dietary services.

The role includes nutrition assessments, developing interventions, reviewing menus and diets, providing education, and collaborating with physicians and nursing. This is an on-site PRN position with final compensation negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or meet CMS requirements for a qualified dietitian.
• Hospital or acute-care clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Must maintain licensure, credentials, and competency and complete onboarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments and recommendations.
• Develop individualized nutrition interventions.
• Review menus and therapeutic diets, provide nutrition education.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and care team.
• Support dietary policies, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical nutrition collaboration

Nutrition education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RDN credential (CDR)

Job description

Ascentist Healthcare's Hospital in Leawood, KS is seeking a Consultant Dietitian to provide professional nutrition consultation and support patient care and hospital dietary services.

The role includes nutrition assessments, developing interventions, reviewing menus and diets, providing education, and collaborating with physicians and nursing. This is an on-site PRN position with final compensation negotiable based on experience and qualifications.