Registered Dietitian-Per Diem
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Job Description
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.
Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.
Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients and develops nutritional plans based on assessments. They also counsel families and collaborate with interdisciplinary medical teams to improve patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor or Master of Science in Nutrition and possess or be eligible for Registered Dietitian certification. Two to five years of pediatric experience is preferred, along with current Basic Life Support certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Hartford
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $274k
- Typical market rent
- $1,600/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 7%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.