OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN

Compass Group•Farmington, CT

7d•$63,200 - $89,000

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare is hiring an Outpatient Dietitian for an outpatient clinic at UConn Health in Farmington, Connecticut. The schedule is 32–40 hours per week. The role provides Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education to patients in a specialty area, working with a collaborative team to support patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care. The dietitian performs comprehensive nutritional assessments and develops individualized care plans, educates patients, families, staff, and the community on nutrition and lifestyle strategies, and applies current research in accordance with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols. The role also contributes to quality and performance improvement initiatives, partners with food service management on patient satisfaction and service goals, and may support staff and dietetic interns through education and training. The listed salary range is $63,200–$89,000 per year, based on experience. The position is eligible for an employee referral bonus. Morrison Healthcare is part of Compass Group USA.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or eligible to take the CDR exam.
Licensed Dietitian, or willing to obtain licensure, in the state of practice as applicable.
Specialty certification when required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of work experience in the specialty area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients in a designated specialty area.
Provide nutrition and lifestyle education to patients, families, staff, and the community.
Apply current research in accordance with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols.
Contribute to QAPI initiatives to advance patient care and clinical excellence.
Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals.
Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through education and training, as applicable.