BARIATRIC CLINIC RD: Charlottesville, VA.

About the role

Join a talented group of more than 90 Morrison Healthcare dietitians at the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville, Virginia. This full‑time hybrid position is part of the Bariatric Surgery team, working in a large acute‑care/teaching hospital (675‑bed inpatient setting and over 35 outpatient clinics). Dietitians play an integral role on multidisciplinary teams, participate in research and quality‑improvement projects, host dietetic interns, and are supported in pursuing leadership and community‑service experiences. The Bariatric Clinic RD will provide pre‑surgery nutrition counseling, post‑surgery support, and collaborate with surgeons, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, psychologists, and fellow bariatric RDs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition counseling to patients before and after bariatric surgery.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including surgeons, NP, nurse coordinators, and psychologists.
• Develop and contribute to quality‑improvement projects related to bariatric care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Engage in research initiatives and support data‑driven practice improvements.
• Host and mentor dietetic interns.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and intuitive‑eating approaches when appropriate.
• Maintain clinical documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support community‑service and leadership opportunities within the nutrition team.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or eligible to sit for the CDR exam.
• Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain licensure) in the state of practice.
• Strong clinical nutrition skills; experience in bariatric or weight‑loss surgery nutrition preferred.
• Training in motivational interviewing and intuitive‑eating approaches highly preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred, but new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligible.
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule (on‑site and remote).

Benefits

• Education Reimbursement – financial support for advanced learning.
• Career Advancement programs tailored to RDNs.
• Board Certification financial rewards.
• Relocation Assistance for moves of 50+ miles (based on location).
• Professional Membership, CDR, and Licensure fees covered.
• Free CEUs through nutrition education webinar series.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life Insurance/AD&D and Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan.
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) and 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).
• Employee Referral Bonus.

Pay

$60,000 – $90,000, based on experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm. Hybrid work option available.

Location

Charlottesville, VA – Morrison Healthcare at University of Virginia Medical Center.