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Compass Group
Port Charlotte, Florida

PART TIME DIETITIAN

DietitianIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$30 per hour

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are hiring immediately for a Part Time Dietitian position.

Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Schedule: Open schedule ( days, evening, or weekends)

Pay Range: $30 per hour to $35 per hour.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

Make a real impact as a Clinical Dietitian! You’ll provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education in an acute care setting, working with a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care.

What You’ll Do

  • Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes
  • Education: Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support sustainable, long-term wellness to patients, families, staff, and the community
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols to ensure high-quality, consistent care
  • Quality & Performance Improvement: Contribute to QAPI initiatives aimed at advancing patient care and clinical excellence
  • Collaboration & Service Excellence: Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals
  • Mentorship & Professional Development: Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable

What We’re Looking For

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible
  • Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
  • Healthcare experience preferred—new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged
  • You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path
  • You’ll have the autonomy to apply your clinical judgment while still having guidance when you need itBENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: info.flclearinghouse.com

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

The Dietitian will perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to improve patient outcomes in an acute care setting. They will also provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff while collaborating with the food service team to ensure service excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or eligible for the CDR exam. A state license is required or must be obtained, and healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Nutritional AssessmentCare PlanningPatient EducationFood Service CollaborationDietetic Training

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 23% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PART TIME DIETITIAN at Compass Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,187 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Dietitian Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs

5
<$85k
10
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
4
$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
CME allowance
41%
Relocation assistance
11%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Diabetes Educator II, Registered Dietitian, AmbulatoryPer Diem

Sutter Health · Oakland, California

$53.25-$74.55/hr
#2

Dietitian-Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center-Per DiemPer Diem

Atlantic Health System · Pompton Plains, New Jersey

$34.82-$61.26/hr
#3

Registered Dietitian- Fridays only, 8am-7pm

$45.28-$59/hr
#4

Registered Dietitian – Part-Time Clinical Research | Orlando, FL

$44-$50/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 80% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Port Charlotte

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,770/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Punta Gorda, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Compass Group

Food and Beverage Services
Chertsey, Surrey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, Choice Auto and Home Program)
Medical, Dental, Vision (full-time)