Clinical Dietitian: Outpatient Nutrition & Counseling

Bristol Hospital Incorporated; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide outpatient nutrition counseling and education. You will assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient health goals at Bristol Hospital Main Campus in Bristol, CT.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics or Nutrition, RD certification, and CT licensure with a focus on patient education and high-quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification and CT licensure preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical or outpatient dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and register outpatient visits.
• Review medical records and document nutrition care.
• Assess nutritional status from history, meds, labs and weight history.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families.
• Interview patients to understand diet, preferences and barriers.
• Follow nutrition protocols and policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, PAs and nurses to coordinate care.
• Document in EMR and support discharge planning as needed.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Counseling

Patient education

Medical record documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

State licensure in Connecticut

Job description

Bristol Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide outpatient nutrition counseling and education. You will assess nutritional status, develop care plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient health goals at Bristol Hospital Main Campus in Bristol, CT.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics or Nutrition, RD certification, and CT licensure with a focus on patient education and high-quality care delivery.