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Healthcare Services Group
West Hartford, Connecticut

Director of Clinical Operations (Registered Dietitian)

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$95k

The week · per this posting

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Job Description

Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) typically services long term care and nursing facilities and is now hiring an Director of Clinical Operations (Registered Dietitian) in your area!

  • This role will oversee clinical operations for MA, CT and RI area.
  • (The territory can be adjusted base on operational needs)

This Position Comes with a Base Salary, Bonus and a Potential Car.

  • Pay Rate
  • USD $85,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /Yr.
  • Available Benefits for All Employees
  • Incentive bonus eligible
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Free Telemedicine Services on Day 1*
  • Free Prescription Discount Program
  • 401 (k)
  • Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt
  • Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Training & Development Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Nationwide Transfer Opportunities and Career Development

Additional benefits may vary by location and eligibility. Additional benefits may include vacation, holiday, and sick pay, as well as medical, dental, vision, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and other voluntary insurance products. Ask your interviewer for details.

Benefits Link

Click here for more benefits information or copy this link: go-internal.hcsgcorp.com

*Not available in AR.

Responsibilities

Ability to build, direct and manage a regional scalable clinical staffing business servicing the long term and post-acute care industry.

Works and communicates with Human Resources and other stakeholders in Bensalem, PA as well as in the field to recruit, hire, and train team members.

Assigns work schedules and area of responsibility to Registered Dietitians to ensure appropriate and compliant clinical coverage within client facilities. Conducts performance evaluations in accordance with Company policy.

Follows guidelines and limits the parameters allowing for use of external contract RDN services and participates in Company record-keeping systems when utilized.

Works with Human Resources and other stakeholders to implement a retention strategy for the Registered Dietitian team to minimize turnover. Retention activities include, but not limited to:

  • Routine group communication regarding company policies and activities.
  • Periodic meetings either in-person or via electronic methods (Blackboard Collaborate) for team building, engagement, and educational presentations according to national and state requirements.
  • Participate in the budget and oversight processes, including:
  • Monitors and approves area of oversight expenses according to Company policy including:
  • Labor hours and dollars, including ensuring PBJ compliance
  • Contract services – with approval
  • Supplies

Travel: Education and Training

  • Recruitment – with HR
  • Other

Monitors and Approves Revenue Targets For

Internal HCSG dining accounts

External Contract RDN Service Strategy and Growtt

Utilizes and keeps up to date Company-approved systems to track and manage financial performance to budget.

Displays in-depth knowledge of Mealtracker and demonstrates ability to manage clinical requirements through the system, as well as support menu and diet extensions for operationally developed menus.

Communicates, develops and implements corrective action plans as necessary in coordination with the human resources department.

  • Provides oversight for full compliance with Company programs, policies and procedures and standards of ethics.
  • Conducts ongoing review of audit and quality monitoring measurements and regulatory performance data to assure that quality targets and thresholds are consistently met.
  • Seeks and provides direction and support regarding regulatory compliance.
  • Functions as clinical support, seeking input from internal stakeholders and supporting HCSG operations with the clinical leader(s) of the client organizations as required.
  • Participates in quarterly business review meetings with clients as needed.

Collaborates with the HCSG Sales, Marketing and Learning and Development Teams to support new revenue opportunities for full service Dining or Clinical Services.

Participates in corporate work groups, as requested, for strategic planning and product development relative to clinical policies and procedures, clinical infrastructure and process improvement.

  • Participates in operational meetings for strategic planning and performance review.
  • Supports operations to ensure sound clinical practices are integrated / reflected in food handling, preparation, service and delivery.
  • Manages and directs special projects within area of responsibility as

Able to effectively communicate (both written and oral) with clients, physicians, staff, residents, residents’ families, consultants, and corporate staff with respect to clinical aspect of dietary services.

Ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures for workplace safety, which includes but is not limited to infection control procedures and application of universal

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university.

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Dietetics by the state, as applicable.

Must have, as a minimum, 3-5 years of dietary experience in long term care with managerial clinical and food services responsibilities.

  • Combination of Management and Clinical experience is required
  • Self-starter, capable of leading, directing, and supporting a team in a diverse environment with highly developed interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
  • Must stay abreast of regulations affecting the industry and identify issues and implement necessary changes.
  • Successful P&L and budgetary management;
  • Must submit to a Motor Vehicle Check and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • COVID-19 vaccine where required in accordance with State law and/or location preference.
  • Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 10 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 10 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Able to deal with the stress of multiple tasks
  • Must be able to see, taste and smell
  • Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.

Must live in service area. No relocation costs.

EEO Statement

HCSG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ethnicity, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political opinions, or affiliations, veteran status, or other legally protected classes. HCSG also complies with applicable state and local laws and federal law requirements that govern nondiscrimination in every location where we operate.

HCSG is committed to fostering and supporting a vibrant company culture that encourages employees to bring their authentic and best selves to serve our resident and client communities. We believe all employees, regardless of position, age, race, religion, beliefs, socioeconomic background, or gender, should work in an environment where they are safe, respected, and treated fairly, with their viewpoints, thoughts, and ideas encouraged and embraced.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical operations managementStaffing managementP&L managementPerformance evaluationClinical leadershipInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skillsFood service management

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dietitian Jobs

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Salary Distribution27 jobs · 15 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-95k
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$95k-110k
2
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2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
22% this job
Relocation assistance
22%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,049 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in West Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$482k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,448/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 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.

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

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About Healthcare Services Group

Hospitality
Bensalem, Pennsylvania
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Incentive bonus eligible
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
Free Telemedicine Services on Day 1
Free Prescription Discount Program
401(k)
Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt
Financial Wellness Support