Part Time Dietitian - 20 Hours - Stamford/Norwalk

Community Health Center; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Health Center in Stamford, CT is seeking a part‑time Clinical Outpatient Dietitian to deliver nutrition care and Medical Nutrition Therapy across multiple sites. You will lead groups, provide staff education, and participate in community outreach while practicing at the top of your license.

The role requires a CADE‑accredited internship (≥900 hours) and RD/RDN credentials; a master’s degree is preferred and supervisory experience is a plus. Telehealth and on‑site work are involved.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, Human Nutrition or comparable majors required.
• Successful completion of a CADE accredited dietetic internship of no less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
• Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Community Nutrition, or comparable major preferred.
• Two years in an acute care or outpatient clinic where Medical Nutrition Therapies are provided with one year supervisory experience preferred; experience may be waived for specific positions and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective nutrition counseling utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.
• Counsel a variety of medically complex patients utilizing appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy based on the patient’s medical needs.
• Lead nutrition groups, including Food Smart and Fit at respective sites. Provide direct care to patients in multiple CHC sites if called upon to do so.
• Support and champion community education as well as direct clinical intervention; Provide community outreach and nutritional education to other social/community service agencies, including Diabetes Awareness Day, National Nutrition Month, Health Fairs, etc.
• Develop and institute a plan of care in collaboration with the client and health care provider.
• Present in‑service education for agency staff.
• Document nutritional assessment and plan of care accurately.
• Maintain continuing education credits (75 in a 5‑year cycle) to maintain RD (RDN) designation.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Community Nutrition

Outpatient counseling

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Food & Nutrition/Dietetics

CADE-accredited dietetic internship (≥900 hours)

Master’s degree preferred

Two years acute/outpatient MNT with supervisory experience preferred

Job description

Job Description

A Clinical Outpatient Dietitian at CHC, Inc. is responsible for the nutrition care and management of patients at their respective sites. This includes accurate nutrition assessment, identification of drug-nutrient interactions, and effective Medical Nutrition Therapy for various medical conditions. All dietitians are required to lead groups, provide nutrition education to agency staff, and participate in community outreach as needed. Dietitians at CHC are encouraged to practice at the top of their license.

Schedule

• Monday: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm (telehealth for Stamford)
• Tuesday: 8:30 am to 5 pm (on-site Stamford)
• Wednesday: 8:30 am to 5 pm (on-site and telehealth Norwalk)

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide effective nutrition counseling utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.
• Counsel a variety of medically complex patients utilizing appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy based on the patient’s medical needs.
• Lead nutrition groups, including Food Smart and Fit at respective sites. Provide direct care to patients in multiple CHC sites if called upon to do so.
• Support and champion community education as well as direct clinical intervention; Provide community outreach and nutritional education to other social/community service agencies, including Diabetes Awareness Day, National Nutrition Month, Health Fairs, etc.
• Develop and institute a plan of care in collaboration with the client and health care provider.
• Present in‑service education for agency staff.
• Document nutritional assessment and plan of care accurately.
• Report granting information as needed.
• Maintain continuing education credits (75 in a 5‑year cycle) to maintain RD (RDN) designation.
• Present case presentations and participate in peer reviews at monthly RD meetings.
• Effective and timely use of electronic health records for all medical charting.
• Promote the tenets of a Patient‑Centered Medical Home focusing on the importance of nutrition in preventative medicine.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, Human Nutrition or comparable majors required.
• Successful completion of a CADE accredited dietetic internship of no less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.
• Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition, Public Health, Community Nutrition, or comparable major preferred.
• Two years in an acute care or outpatient clinic where Medical Nutrition Therapies are provided with one year supervisory experience preferred; experience may be waived for specific positions and experiences.

Preferred Skills

• Clinical Nutrition
• Community Nutrition
• Outpatient counseling in both one‑to‑one and group settings.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD, RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN) by the Connecticut Department of Health.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Primarily sedentary; one-to-one counseling.

Confidentiality of Information

Confidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies.

Location

Franklin Street Community Health Center, Stamford, Connecticut

Time Type

Part time