DIETITIAN, SPECIALIST

About the role

Location: TouchPoint at ST THOMAS MIDTOWN

Setting: Acute Care

Schedule: M‑F with flexible start time; weekend rotation is one Saturday per month; some hybrid work available.

Position Details: The role covers a variety of Med/Surg units.

Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making it one of the nation’s largest employers of dietitians in settings such as hospitals and healthcare systems, senior living communities, schools and universities, corporate wellness programs, and food service operations. The company offers professional growth opportunities including specialization, leadership development, and cross‑functional career paths, and has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years and appearing on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 the specialty preferred.

Benefits

• Career advancement – growth programs tailored to RDNs.
• Free CEUs – through the nutrition education webinar series.
• Access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path.