Pediatric Dietitian, Outpatient & Community Nutrition

Community Health Center; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Community Health Center is seeking a Clinical Outpatient Dietitian to provide nutrition care and management for patients, particularly focusing on pediatrics. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing community outreach, and collaborating with healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pediatric nutrition and a background in clinical nutrition.

This full-time role is based in Hartford, Connecticut, and requires a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to CHC policies.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, or comparable major.
• Successful completion of a CADE-accredited dietetic internship of no less than 900 hours.
• Two years in acute care or outpatient clinic; supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum of two years of pediatric and adolescent nutrition counseling experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective nutrition counseling using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Counsel medically complex patients utilizing Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Support community education through outreach and nutritional education.
• Document nutritional assessment and maintain ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Community Nutrition

Pediatric Nutrition Counseling

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition or related field

CADE-accredited dietetic internship

Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition or related field

Job description

The Community Health Center is seeking a Clinical Outpatient Dietitian to provide nutrition care and management for patients, particularly focusing on pediatrics. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing community outreach, and collaborating with healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pediatric nutrition and a background in clinical nutrition.

This full-time role is based in Hartford, Connecticut, and requires a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to CHC policies.