BARIATRIC CLINIC RD: Charlottesville, VA.

About the role

Join Morrison Healthcare’s Bariatric Clinic as a Registered Dietitian (RD) at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. This full‑time hybrid position is part of a multidisciplinary Bariatric Surgery team serving a large acute‑care/teaching hospital (675 beds) and over 35 outpatient clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑surgery nutrition counseling and post‑surgery support to bariatric patients.
• Collaborate with bariatric surgeons, nurse practitioners, nurse coordinators, psychologists, and other bariatric RDs.
• Participate in research and quality‑improvement projects, including creating and contributing to QI initiatives.
• Host dietetic interns and support leadership and community‑service experiences.
• Work on multidisciplinary teams across inpatient (675‑bed) and outpatient settings.
• Utilize motivational interviewing and intuitive‑eating approaches to guide patients.

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.
• Healthcare experience preferred, though new graduates with strong clinical training are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical nutrition skills, especially related to weight‑loss surgery.
• Training in motivational interviewing and the intuitive‑eating approach (highly preferred).
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment.
• Interest in research, quality improvement, and community service.

Skills

• Excellent communication and counseling abilities.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Critical thinking for clinical decision‑making.
• Organizational skills for managing projects and interns.

Benefits

• Education reimbursement for advanced learning.
• Career‑advancement programs tailored to RDNs.
• Financial rewards for obtaining board certifications.
• Relocation assistance for moves of 50+ miles (based on location).
• Coverage of professional membership dues, CDR fees, and licensure costs.
• Free CEUs through nutrition education webinars.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan options.
• Flexible time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, and personal leave.
• Associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity‑theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

Pay

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

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm with a hybrid work option available.