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Farmington, Connecticut

OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN

DietitianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63k-$89k

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Job Description

  • We are hiring immediately for a OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN position.
  • Location: UCONN HEALTH, Farmington CT.
  • Schedule: 32 hrs. -40 hrs./weekly
  • Requirement: RDN
  • Details: Outpatient Clinic
  • Salary: $63,200/ year - $89,000 / year - based on experience

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country.

With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients.

Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience.

Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email.

You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email MyReferral@compass-usa.com. Job Summary

Make a real impact as a Clinical Dietitian! You’ll provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education for patients in a specialty area, 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 for patients in a designated specialty area 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
  • Specialty certification when required
  • Two years of work experience in specialty preferred

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 itApply to Morrison Healthcare today!
  • Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA
  • Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story

Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet 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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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.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Morrison Healthcare

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans for outpatient specialty patients, providing Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition education to support improved health outcomes. Apply evidence-based practices, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, collaborate with food service teams, and support staff and dietetic interns through education and training.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or eligible to take the CDR exam, and must hold or be willing to obtain a dietitian license in the state of practice when applicable. Specialty certification may be required, and two years of experience in the specialty is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutritional AssessmentIndividualized Care PlanningPatient EducationNutrition CounselingInterdisciplinary CollaborationStaff TrainingDietetic Intern Mentorship

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 20% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$63k–$89kClinical Nutrition median $80k (middle half $73k–$89k)154 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerConnecticut index 103.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Connecticut46 active3,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 20% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Dietitian listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,114 in the last 30 days645 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates OUTPATIENT DIETITIAN at Compass Group a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Dietitian Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 13 employers
8
<$80k
2
$80k-90k
3
$90k-100k
5
$100k-110k
2
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
76%
Relocation assistance
24%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Regional Registered Dietitian

Medical Nutrition Therapy Associates · Baltimore, Maryland

$100k-$125k
#2

Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence and Dig

Compass Group · Houston, Texas

$90k-$110k
#3

Remote Registered Dietitian | Full-Time W2 | Training Provided

$65k-$105k
#4

Registered Dietitian

$83k-$104k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Compass Group

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Paid Parental Leave

Living in Farmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$489k≈ 7.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,447/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.