Dietitian State Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Craft Nutritional Journeys in a Community That Feeds Growth and Belonging
Overview
Are you driven by the desire to nourish both body and soul? We're seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver personalized clinical nutrition care in a tight-knit, supportive setting. In this role, you'll partner with interdisciplinary teams, provide evidence-based guidance, and mentor future clinicians-all while making a meaningful difference in patient lives.
Description

• Provides direct clinical nutrition care following established guidelines
• Documents and updates all pertinent patient data
• Develops and recommends therapeutic diets tailored to patient needs
• Collaborates in multidisciplinary care and serves as resource for clinical and allied staff
• Precepts dietetic interns and students, contributing to their growth
• Participates in Performance Improvement initiatives and maintains departmental records
• Adheres to HACCP and sanitation standards in compliance with regulations

Education

• Registered Dietitian credentialed through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Certified as a Dietitian by the State of Indiana

Certifications

• Active RD credential with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• State licensure required
• Training or certification in HACCP or clinical sanitation standards preferred

Skills

• Strong clinical nutrition assessment and planning abilities
• Excellent communicator with skill in patient and interdisciplinary education
• Detail-oriented documentation and analytical mindset
• Comfortable mentoring trainees in a clinical environment
• Collaborative spirit, eager to engage in team-based performance goals

Benefits

• Flexible: two or three 8hour daytime shifts per week
• Supportive environment with preceptor and mentoring opportunities
• Access to clinical tools and ongoing Quality Improvement activities
• Meaningful role in shaping community nutrition programming

Nourishing Success in Every Bite
Imagine walking into a clinic nestled in a vibrant town south of Indianapolis-somewhere where every family is known by name, and fresh farm finds line the markets on the weekend. As a Clinical Dietitian, your day might begin with a patient recovering from surgery, guiding them through a custom diet plan, then shift to mentoring a student during a hands-on nutrition session. Between consultations, you're exploring new strategies to improve nutrition workflows or training nursing staff on advanced therapeutic feeding protocols.
Why This Role Feels Like Home
What makes this position special isn't just the clinical depth-it's the heart behind it. You'll work alongside caring professionals who believe good nutrition is key to improved outcomes. You'll be invited into patient homes via telehealth check-ins, or connected through pharmacist-led medication reviews. It's a role rooted in trust, where your expertise shapes healing journeys and elevates wellness across the community. You'll join meetings, lead initiatives, and treat each interaction as part of a bigger story-one centered on health, inclusion, and hope.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a dietitian who thrives on meaningful connections. Someone who sees food not just as fuel but as medicine-who understands that a well-crafted meal plan can uplift moods, support recovery, and empower self-care. You're a mentor at heart, excited to invest in students and future professionals. Adaptable, community-minded, and collaborative: you see challenges as opportunities to innovate.
Join a Mission That Matters
If you're ready to translate nutritional science into everyday wellness, connect deeply with patients, and guide a community toward healthier living, this is where you belong.
Embracing the Spirit of Southern Indiana
Picture a town where historic courthouse steps frame morning light, and fragrant fields stretch toward the horizon-where sidewalk cafés hum with conversation as neighbors gather over locally grown produce and homemade pastries. Here, small-town life thrives on community connection and the richness of agricultural roots. You'll find craft breweries featuring locally sourced grains, weekend farmers' markets offering heirloom beans and heirloom tomatoes, and lively public art reflecting the region's pride.
The surrounding heartland is a tapestry of rolling cornfields and grazing livestock, interspersed with gently winding rivers perfect for late afternoon paddling or mindful reflection. Trails and parks invite fitness-minded families and clinical professionals alike to recharge outdoors, fresh off a morning shift. Historic architecture blends with modern clinics, reflecting a community that values both tradition and progress.
Local schools gather for Friday-night lights and community plays, and you'll have opportunities to lead student nutrition programs or speak at wellness fairs. Clinics partner with nearby food banks, giving clinicians like you a chance to volunteer, teach, and make nutrition accessible to every family.
The area benefits from its proximity to Indianapolis-just a short drive away-so you can enjoy big-city cultural events and world-class dining while returning to the soothing rhythm of small-town life. This blend of accessibility and authenticity supports professionals who crave both career opportunity and community cohesion.
Frequently Asked Salary Range
Here's an estimated salary range based on industry standards:

• Hourly: $31-$38
• Annual (approx.): $65,000-$80,000

(Average Clinical Dietitian in Indiana earns about $31.28/hour or $65,063/year; higher with experience and responsibilities)
Your Next Step Begins Here
If you've imagined yourself using expertise and empathy to cultivate health-one personalized plan at a time-your journey starts now. Join us as a part-time Clinical Dietitian and become part of a community that values nourishment in its richest sense.
Apply today and step into a role where every meal matters, every patient story matters-and every day brings the opportunity to feed brighter futures.