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Rural Health Clinical Dietitian

Salina, KS · On-site

$62K - $93K/hr

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Rural Health Clinical Dietitian Industry: Healthcare / Health Services Work Setting: Hospital | Acute Care Job City: Salina, Kansas Country: United States Work Location: On-Site Employment Type ...

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Infographic showing various Rural Healthcare job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,189 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

Registered Dietitian- Rural Health

Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc.

Wallingford, CT • On-site

$70K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc. (CHNCT) is currently seeking two (2) Registered Dietitians- Rural Health.

Qualified applicants should reside in one of the following areas:

  • Litchfield County, CT
  • Windham County, CT
  • New London County, CT

The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program is a federal grant that empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming the healthcare delivery ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Under the direction of the Care Management (CM) Manager of Rural Health Transformation, provide care coordination support for eligible HUSKY Health members residing in rural areas.
  • Conduct targeted outreach to rural members to complete nutritional assessments and collaborate with CHNCT’s Care Management (CM) clinical teams to support the development of person-centered care plans.
  • Serve as a program coach, supporting members participating in virtual health programs by providing individualized guidance, facilitating goal setting, encouraging engagement, and monitoring progress toward program objectives.

Tasks Performed:

  • Conducts member outreach and performs nutrition assessments to identify nutrition and health-related needs, develops interventions to address those needs in collaboration with other team members, and evaluates progress towards the established goals.
  • Promotes healthy lifestyle and dietary habits through coaching and support.
  • Provides viable food and supplement options, and guidance on choosing the healthiest nutritional options to promote adherence to their physician recommended diet.
  • Serves as a program coach by guiding participants through the online educational curriculum, providing personalized coaching via the digital platform, monitoring participant progress, and providing feedback.
  • Presents at virtual member-facing learning groups on program-related topics.
  • Participates in interdisciplinary case rounds/collaborative meetings as appropriate with other members of the Rural Health Transformation team.
  • Follows established escalation protocols when clinical risks are identified.
  • Reviews member educational materials related to nutrition for the CM program and develops nutrition-focused member education materials as needed.
  • Participates in staff education and quarterly peer review/audits as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Engages with members through telephonic, videoconference, and in-person/face-to-face outreach.
  • Utilizes the digital platform and coaching dashboard to facilitate member participation in online learning curriculums.
  • Participates in virtual member learning groups and organized community activities upon request.
  • Maintains knowledge of covered benefits for CT Medicaid and HUSKY Health programs.

Desired Education: Four years post-secondary schooling

Desired Degree: Bachelor's degree

Desired Major: Nutrition Science

Desired Job Experience: Two years of clinical experience preferred.

Other Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Collaborative and team-focused perspective. Bilingual/bicultural abilities a plus. Prefer live in one of the designated geographic locations in need. Current active and unrestricted CT Dietitian/Nutritionist License, Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certification by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must hold a valid and unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license and have reliable transportation.

Certifications Required: CT Dietitian/Nutritionist License, State Motor Vehicle License, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

CHNCT Offers Great Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage options
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Group term life insurance
  • A 401(k) plan with company-match and immediate vesting
  • Voluntary accidental injury coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
  • A generous paid-leave bank and company holidays
  • Wellness program

We are dedicated to having a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We embrace a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds, ensuring fair treatment and opportunities for all employees. We value our team’s rich array of experiences and viewpoints, which contribute to our innovative and collaborative environment.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible interview process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for your interview due to a disability. Please contact us in advance if you need an accommodation.