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OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN

Compass Group, North America

Norwich, CTJob$63–89K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$63–89K/yr
Location
Norwich, CT
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Outpatient Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy and patient education in an outpatient specialty clinic. The role includes assessing patients, developing individualized care plans, applying evidence-based nutrition practices, contributing to quality improvement, collaborating with food service teams, and supporting staff and dietetic interns. The posting seeks an RDN or CDR exam-eligible candidate and prefers two years of specialty work experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Medical Nutrition TherapyNutrition AssessmentCare PlanningNutrition EducationEvidence-Based PracticeQuality ImprovementStaff Mentorship

Qualifications

RDN or CDR Exam EligibleLicensed Dietitian or Willing to ObtainSpecialty Certification2 Years Specialty Work Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Morrison Healthcare

  • We are hiring immediately for a OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN position.

  • Location : UCONN HEALTH, Farmington CT.

  • Schedule : 32 hrs. -40 hrs./weekly

  • Requirement : RDN

  • Details : Outpatient Clinic

  • Salary: $63,200/ year - $89,000 / year - based on experience

Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected].

Job Summary

Make a real impact as a Clinical Dietitian! You’ll provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education for patients in a specialty area, working with a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care.

What You’ll Do:

  • Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients in a designated specialty area to promote recovery and improve health outcomes

  • Education: Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support sustainable, long-term wellness to patients, families, staff, and the community

  • Evidence-Based Practice: Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols to ensure high-quality, consistent care

  • Quality & Performance Improvement: Contribute to QAPI initiatives aimed at advancing patient care and clinical excellence

  • Collaboration & Service Excellence: Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals

  • Mentorship & Professional Development: Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable

What We’re Looking For:

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible

  • Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable

  • Specialty certification when required

  • Two years of work experience in specialty preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged

  • You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path

  • You’ll have the autonomy to apply your clinical judgment while still having guidance when you need it

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life Insurance/ AD

  • Disability Insurance

  • Retirement Plan

  • Flexible Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)

  • Personal Leave

  • Associate Shopping Program

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Discount Marketplace

  • Identity Theft Protection

  • Pet Insurance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1587065

Morrison Healthcare

LAURA L PERRETT

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,454 open Clinical Dietitian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63–89K/yr
  • US median$62–72K/yr889 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $76K, is 13% above the US median midpoint ($68K) — in the top quarter of Clinical Dietitian salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Clinical Dietitian jobs in Connecticut and 2,454 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Connecticut
Experience
Clinical Dietitian postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (258 postings).
Education
420 of the 2,454 open Clinical Dietitian jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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