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Exeter, CA

$32.25 - $43.25/hr

The duties and responsibilities of a clinical dietitian include the following; * Assist patients in adopting long-lasting lifestyle changes, teaching them about dietary recommendations and healthy ...

Dietitians

Elizabethtown, KY

$28.75 - $38.50/hr

Nutrition That Works Dietitian 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars Elizabethtown, KY Nutrition that Works, LLC 11 reviews Profile insights Find out how your skills align with the Licenses Do you have a valid ...

Dietitians wanted

Farmersville, CA

$30.75 - $41.25/hr

The duties and responsibilities of a clinical dietitian include the following; * Assist patients in adopting long-lasting lifestyle changes, teaching them about dietary recommendations and healthy ...

Registered Dietitians

Portland, OR

$33.25 - $44.50/hr

RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Discipline: Allied Health Professional Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Per Diem In a bustling cosmopolitan area surrounded by nature, Adventist Health ...

DIETITIANS WANTED ASAP

Selma, CA

$29.25 - $39.25/hr

The duties and responsibilities of a clinical dietitian include the following; * Assist patients in adopting long-lasting lifestyle changes, teaching them about dietary recommendations and healthy ...

Dietitians needed ASAP

Delano, CA

$33.25 - $44.50/hr

The duties and responsibilities of a clinical dietitian include the following; * Assist patients in adopting long-lasting lifestyle changes, teaching them about dietary recommendations and healthy ...

This is a Clinical Dietitian position primarily covering cystic fibrosis patients, including both inpatient and outpatient. In this position the registered dietitian will provide medical nutrition ...

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How much do dietitians jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for dietitians in the United States is $35.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.05 and $40.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Dietitians vs Nutritionists?

AspectDietitiansNutritionists
CredentialsRegistered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)No standardized credential; may have certifications or degrees in nutrition
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare settings, public healthPrivate practice, wellness centers, community programs
Industry UsageHealthcare, clinical, institutionalWellness, fitness, personal coaching
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for clinical and healthcare rolesOften searched for in wellness and personal nutrition contexts

Dietitians are healthcare professionals with specific credentials like the RD or RDN, working mainly in clinical and healthcare settings. Nutritionists may lack standardized credentials and often work in wellness or personal coaching. While both focus on nutrition, dietitians are more involved in medical and institutional environments, whereas nutritionists typically operate in wellness-focused roles.

What are some common challenges dietitians face when working in a hospital setting?

Dietitians in hospitals often manage complex cases, such as patients with multiple chronic diseases or those requiring specialized nutrition plans like enteral or parenteral feeding. Coordinating care with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals is essential, and balancing the dietary needs of patients with hospital food service limitations can be challenging. Time management is also crucial, as dietitians may need to assess and educate multiple patients daily while keeping up with documentation and interdisciplinary meetings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Dietitian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Dietitian, you need a strong background in nutrition science, diet planning, and a degree in dietetics or nutrition, along with state licensure or registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD). Familiarity with nutrition analysis software, electronic health records (EHRs), and food service management systems is commonly required. Excellent communication, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving abilities help Dietitians effectively educate and motivate clients. These skills are crucial to delivering evidence-based guidance, ensuring client compliance, and promoting positive health outcomes.

What are dietitians?

Dietitians are health professionals who specialize in food and nutrition. They assess, diagnose, and treat dietary and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public-health level. Dietitians use evidence-based knowledge to help people make informed choices about their diet and manage health conditions through nutrition. They can work in various settings, including hospitals, community health, research, and private practice.
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Infographic showing various Dietitians job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,691 per year, or $35.9 per hour.

$32.25 - $43.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

The duties and responsibilities of a clinical dietitian include the following;

  • Assist patients in adopting long-lasting lifestyle changes, teaching them about dietary recommendations and healthy eating practices.
  • Recommend medical professionals certain diets for patients with certain diseases or problems.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to make sure that patients receive all the treatments they require to enhance their health.
  • Speak with doctors to determine the best line of action for their patient’s specific needs.
  • Make meal arrangements for people receiving treatment for a condition or illness.
  • Research fresh developments in the nutrition or dietetics fields.
  • Collaborate with a doctor or other medical expert to create a nutrition strategy that addresses a patient’s unique needs.
  • Examine patients to ascertain their nutritional needs and health status.
  • Advise patients to adjust their diets in light of their findings.
  • Implement the proper feeding method, diet, or nutrition support (enteral, parenteral), and observe how patients respond to their daily nutrient intake.
  • Teach patients and their families about dietary requirements and/or nutritional needs.
  • Participate in departmental and transdisciplinary quality improvement initiatives and help to design them.
  • Assume control over a range of inpatient and outpatient units.
  • Make rounds to ensure patient satisfaction.
  • Conduct nutrition assessments and give clients and their families nutrition education by standards of service.
  • Improve nutritional status, formula formulations were calculated and personalized nutrition prescriptions were created.
  • Act as a resource on nutrition for clients/patients, medical professionals, and the community in addition to taking part in the instruction of nutrition students.
  • Take part in media events that focus on nutrition and well-being.
  • Attend professional conferences and took part in department/organizational committees dedicated to raising client/patient care standards.
  • Create and execute a treatment plan for medical nutrition therapy.
  • Document rules for clinical practice, policy, and procedure.
  • Evaluate, rank, and prioritizes consultations for medical nutrition therapy.
  • Completes nutritional assessments and pinpoints nutrition issues or diagnoses.
  • Evaluate nutritional status by identifying and integrating trends in anthropometric indices, biochemical data, implications of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and physical results with a nutrition focus.
  • Carry out care plan implementation and collaborates with food service personnel to ensure adherence and maintenance of nutrition care plan.
  • Participate actively in both the Nutrition Therapy team and the clinical multidisciplinary team.
  • Specify objectives and offer patients, their families, and caregivers nutrition guidance and education that is age and culture-specific.
  • Use suitable instructional techniques and materials, as well as evidence-based dietary practice recommendations.
  • Record patient’s medical file and their understanding of and expected adherence to dietary recommendations in quantifiable terms. completes the in-patient Ad Hoc charting.
  • Show how to monitor performance and enhance quality.
  • Carry out additional job duties when assigned or prompted.
Qualifications
  • Understanding of and aptitude for applying all elements of the nutrition care procedure.
  • Comprehensive understanding of and application of medical nutrition therapy and nutrition services.
  • Skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making.
  • Ability to successfully communicate in writing and verbally with patients, the public, hospital employees, and doctors
  • The capacity to work autonomously in designated patient care units.
  • The capacity to advise and instruct others.
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and nutrient analysis in general.
Essential Skills
  • Cleanliness & Food Safety: To guarantee their patients’ health, dietitians must be aware of good hygiene and food safety procedures. They must understand the right techniques for handling food to avoid contamination or disease during preparation, serving, and storage.

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