Registered Dietitian (RD) - Outpatient

<p><strong>Part-Time Registered Dietitian (Outpatient & Wellness Focus)</strong></p><p><strong>32 hours/week | 4 days (3 onsite + 1 telehealth)</strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>passionate, patient-centered Registered Dietitian (RD)</strong> to join an outpatient care team at a Connecticut-based hospital in partnership with <strong>Culinour</strong>. This unique role blends <strong>clinical nutrition, wellness programming, and culinary collaboration</strong>, making it ideal for an RD who enjoys both patient counseling and engaging with the community in a hands-on, meaningful way. </p><p>This is an exciting opportunity to work in a <strong>highly collaborative, food-forward healthcare environment grounded in a “food is medicine” philosophy</strong>, where everything is made from scratch and there is genuine pride in both the quality of care and the dining experience delivered each day.</p><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Outpatient & preventive focus</strong> – ambulatory care and counseling centered on long-term wellness and public health</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Flexible structure</strong> – 32 hours/week across 4 days (3 onsite + 1 telehealth)</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Interactive, engaging environment</strong>, including: </li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Weekly Teaching Kitchen programs featuring RD-led wellness talks, guest Q&A sessions, and live cooking demonstrations alongside a head chef</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>15-minute wellness talks and nutrition education sessions</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Guest-facing community engagement and educational programming</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Mission-driven culture</strong> – the hospital is known for being deeply patient-centered and supportive of its team</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span><strong>Culinary excellence</strong> – Culinour emphasizes scratch cooking, high-quality and locally sourced ingredients, and pride in execution</li></ol><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Provide outpatient nutrition counseling and support preventative health initiatives</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Deliver nutrition education through wellness programs, teaching kitchen demonstrations, and group sessions</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Partner closely with culinary and operations teams to: </li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Present nutrition information</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Support menu understanding and transparency</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Enhance the overall guest and patient experience</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Conduct nutrition assessments and documentation in compliance with regulatory and clinical standards</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Assist with maintaining and updating nutrition-related policies, procedures, and best practices</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Participate in quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with all applicable standards</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Provide real-time guidance to support safety, accuracy, and excellence in care</li></ol><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><strong>Education & Credentials</strong></p><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, excluding candidates credentialed before the graduate degree requirement</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited program</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Completion of an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential (CDR)</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>State licensure/certification, if required</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Experience & Skills</strong></p><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Experience in outpatient, inpatient, or other healthcare settings preferred</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Strong understanding of nutrition regulations and compliance standards</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Passion for preventative care, wellness, and public health</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Excellent communication skills, including comfort presenting to groups</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Ability to collaborate closely with culinary teams in a hands-on environment</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><span class="ql-ui"></span>Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems</li></ol><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Culinour® is a specialty company of Phoenix3 Collective, a Boston-based strategic growth partner that accelerates distributive and lifestyle service companies in healthcare, behavioral health, senior living, and corporate markets. Phoenix3 is a team of business builders, disruptors, entrepreneurs, and experienced operators, providing direction, resources, and capital from decades of successful leadership in these market spaces. More information about Phoenix3 Collective can be found at </span><a href="https://phx3.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Phoenix3 Collective | We Take Hospitality to New Heights</a><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">.</span></p><p><em style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0)">Don’t meet ALL the requirements but think you have the ability and determination to have an impact in this role? Let us know! Data shows that diverse candidates may be less likely to apply when they do not think they meet all the job requirements, but very few successful candidates possess all the requested skills and experiences. We are a culture of learners, and we want culture accelerators who are willing to learn and grow. If you think that is you and this role fits with your career aspirations, give it a shot!</em></p>

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