Registered Dietitian

Generations Family Health Center; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 35,516 - 50,583; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

5+ weeks paid time off annually

Sixteen CME hours annually

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Generations Family Health Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to deliver culturally competent nutrition services and diabetes education to patients in Putnam, CT. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, RD/RDN credential, and active CT certification. Responsibilities include individualized counseling, community outreach, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Competitive compensation includes medical and dental coverage, retirement plan, and paid time off. Join us to make a difference in community health!

Qualifications

• Hold RD/RDN credential and active CT State certification.
• Experience in individual outpatient nutrition care.
• Training in group education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored nutrition counseling for diverse patients.
• Teach diabetes and weight management self-management classes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nutrition encounters.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Diabetes education

Cultural competence

Community outreach

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field

RD/RDN credential through Commission on Dietetic Registration

CT State certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist (CD-N)

Job description

Overview

Full-Time; 40 hours/week. Are you a Registered Dietitian looking to make a genuine difference? Join our team at Generations Family Health Center!

Generations Family Health Center, Inc. is a regional community health center covering a 37-town rural region in eastern Connecticut with sites located in Willimantic, Danielson, Norwich, and Putnam. Our dedicated staff provides a full range of primary care services to all ages including medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare, as well as care coordination and community outreach.

Location and Position

Location: Putnam / Willimantic, CT

Position: The Registered Dietitian provides high-quality, culturally competent nutrition services and diabetes education to Generations Family Health Center patients. This role includes individualized counseling, teaching self-management classes and assistance with disease-specific programs including, but not limited to, Healthy Weight Clinic and Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support. The Registered Dietitian also contributes to the development of evidence-based nutrition interventions, maintains accurate documentation, and promotes nutrition services across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Nutrition counseling tailored to each patient’s medical needs, lifestyle, and cultural food practices with sensitivity to the diverse populations served.
• Teach self-management classes focused on diabetes, weight management, and other disease-specific nutrition needs.
• Assist in developing diabetes prevention programming, diabetes support programming, and pediatric healthy weight programing.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all nutrition encounters in the E.M.R. including billing requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team.
• Promote nutrition services across Generations Family Health Center sites and participate in community outreach and engagement collaboration activities as needed.
• Maintain an active Registered Dietitian status through ongoing CEU participation and adherence to professional standards.
• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients to identify nutrition-related needs, risks, and appropriate interventions. Collects and evaluates medical, dietary, psychosocial, and lifestyle data, including review of medical records, laboratory values, and patient history.
• Participate in peer review process to support quality improvement and professional growth.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of department and organizational goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or related field; hold RD/RDN credential through Commission on Dietetic Registration; Hold active CT State certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist (CD-N); Eligible for enrollment as a Connecticut Medicaid Provider; Experience and training in individual outpatient nutrition care and group education. Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) preferred based on patient population.

Generations Family Health Center offers attractive and competitive compensation along with an excellent, comprehensive benefits package.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly Rate: $31.25+ per hour (based on a full-time schedule) (pay rate based on years of experience)

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• 5+ weeks paid time off annually
• Nine paid holidays
• Sixteen (16) CME hours annually with $400.00 in professional development funds
• Malpractice coverage provided
• Employee Assistance Program

Join Our Team

If you are a Registered Dietitian who wants to make a real difference while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and grow your nursing career with Generations.

Interested applicants should submit resume and application online at: http://www.genhealth.org/rewarding-careers/opportunities

To Apply By Mail, Email Or Fax

Generations Family Health Center, Inc.,

ATTN: Human Resources

40 Mansfield Ave, Willimantic, CT 06226-1948

FAX: [phone] EMAIL: [e-mail]

CLOSING DATE: Candidate screening will begin immediately until filled.

Generations Family Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not engage in discrimination, show preference, or permit harassment.

EOE