Clinical Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian – Compass One Healthcare

Position Summary
We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our nutrition team at the tertiary acute care Level 1 Trauma Center in Palm Springs, CA.

Location
:
Morrison Healthcare at Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, CA
Setting
:
Acute Care
Schedule
:
Mon‑Fri with rotating holidays and weekends
Requirement
: RD Credential or RDE

Position Details
Provide direct and comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for moderate‑to‑critically ill adults. Assess nutrition needs, develop care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and attend all assigned meetings.

Compensation
Salary: $75,000–$95,000 and other forms of compensation including meal plan, phone stipend, CEU’s, and tuition reimbursement.

Special Perks

• Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
• Career Advancement – Growth programs tailored to RDNs
• Board Certifications – Financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
• Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles (based on location)
• Professional Membership Dues Covered – We cover your CDR and licensure fees
• Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series

Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?

Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of dietitians in hospitals, senior living communities, schools, corporate wellness, and food service operations.

We offer unmatched opportunities for professional growth: specialization, leadership development, and cross‑functional career paths. The Company has earned recognition, including being named 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy including assessment, modification, education, and intervention for patients.
• Follow all guidelines as outlined within the company diet manual and clinical nutrition policies & procedures manual.
• Comply with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agency requirements, HIPAA, and patient confidentiality.
• Train and mentor patient services staff and interns as applicable.
• Participate in patient satisfaction programs, departmental meetings, and facility‑wide quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed by the state dietetics licensing/credentialing board where required.
• One (1) year of hospital experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, electronic medical record & diet office systems, and nutrient analysis programming.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to protected classifications.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compass Group maintains a drug‑free workplace.