Registered Dietitian (RD) - Outpatient

Part-Time Registered Dietitian (Outpatient & Wellness Focus)

32 hours/week | 4 days (3 onsite + 1 telehealth)

We are seeking a passionate, patient-centered Registered Dietitian (RD) to join an outpatient care team at a Connecticut-based hospital in partnership with Culinour. This unique role blends clinical nutrition, wellness programming, and culinary collaboration, making it ideal for an RD who enjoys both patient counseling and engaging with the community in a hands-on, meaningful way.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly collaborative, food-forward healthcare environment grounded in a “food is medicine” philosophy, where everything is made from scratch and there is genuine pride in both the quality of care and the dining experience delivered each day.

Why This Role Stands Out

1. Outpatient & preventive focus – ambulatory care and counseling centered on long-term wellness and public health
2. Flexible structure – 32 hours/week across 4 days (3 onsite + 1 telehealth)
3. Interactive, engaging environment, including:
4. Weekly Teaching Kitchen programs featuring RD-led wellness talks, guest Q&A sessions, and live cooking demonstrations alongside a head chef
5. 15-minute wellness talks and nutrition education sessions
6. Guest-facing community engagement and educational programming
7. Mission-driven culture – the hospital is known for being deeply patient-centered and supportive of its team
8. Culinary excellence – Culinour emphasizes scratch cooking, high-quality and locally sourced ingredients, and pride in execution

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide outpatient nutrition counseling and support preventative health initiatives
2. Deliver nutrition education through wellness programs, teaching kitchen demonstrations, and group sessions
3. Partner closely with culinary and operations teams to:
4. Present nutrition information
5. Support menu understanding and transparency
6. Enhance the overall guest and patient experience
7. Conduct nutrition assessments and documentation in compliance with regulatory and clinical standards
8. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality, patient-centered care
9. Assist with maintaining and updating nutrition-related policies, procedures, and best practices
10. Participate in quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with all applicable standards
11. Provide real-time guidance to support safety, accuracy, and excellence in care

Qualifications

Education & Credentials

1. Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field, excluding candidates credentialed before the graduate degree requirement
2. Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field from an accredited program
3. Completion of an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program
4. Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential (CDR)
5. State licensure/certification, if required

Experience & Skills

1. Experience in outpatient, inpatient, or other healthcare settings preferred
2. Strong understanding of nutrition regulations and compliance standards
3. Passion for preventative care, wellness, and public health
4. Excellent communication skills, including comfort presenting to groups
5. Ability to collaborate closely with culinary teams in a hands-on environment
6. Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems

Culinour® is a specialty company of Phoenix3 Collective, a Boston-based strategic growth partner that accelerates distributive and lifestyle service companies in healthcare, behavioral health, senior living, and corporate markets. Phoenix3 is a team of business builders, disruptors, entrepreneurs, and experienced operators, providing direction, resources, and capital from decades of successful leadership in these market spaces. More information about Phoenix3 Collective can be found at Phoenix3 Collective | We Take Hospitality to New Heights.

Don’t meet ALL the requirements but think you have the ability and determination to have an impact in this role? Let us know! Data shows that diverse candidates may be less likely to apply when they do not think they meet all the job requirements, but very few successful candidates possess all the requested skills and experiences. We are a culture of learners, and we want culture accelerators who are willing to learn and grow. If you think that is you and this role fits with your career aspirations, give it a shot!