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Nutrition Assistant

Aurora, CO · On-site

$18.54 - $24.10/hr

Food Nutrition Services Work Schedule: PRN, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Flex Pay: 18 ... Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal ...

Nutrition Assistant

Fort Collins, CO · On-site

$18.54 - $24.10/hr

PVH Food Nutrition Work Schedule: Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay ... Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal ...

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How much do virtual nutrition assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual nutrition assistant in the United States is $24.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a virtual nutrition assistant?

A Virtual Nutrition Assistant is a professional who provides remote support and guidance on nutrition and healthy eating habits, often through online platforms or apps. They assist clients with meal planning, answer questions about nutrition, and may help track dietary progress. This role can involve working with registered dietitians or nutritionists to provide evidence-based advice tailored to individual needs. Virtual Nutrition Assistants make nutrition support more accessible by allowing clients to receive help from anywhere, making it convenient and flexible.

How does a virtual nutrition assistant typically collaborate with dietitians and clients in a remote setting?

As a Virtual Nutrition Assistant, you regularly support registered dietitians by organizing client information, scheduling appointments, and preparing preliminary nutrition reports. Communication is mostly conducted through secure digital platforms, requiring clear written skills and attention to privacy protocols. You'll also interact with clients to gather dietary information, answer basic questions, and follow up on their progress, ensuring a smooth workflow between the client and the nutrition professional. This collaborative approach helps provide personalized care while maintaining efficiency in a remote environment.

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

To thrive as a Virtual Nutrition Assistant, you need a background in nutrition or dietetics, strong knowledge of dietary guidelines, and often a relevant certification such as a Nutrition Assistant or Dietetic Technician credential. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, nutrition tracking software, and electronic health records is typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and organization help you effectively support clients remotely and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills ensure clients receive accurate, personalized nutrition guidance and maintain engagement in a virtual environment.

What is the difference between Virtual Nutrition Assistant vs Registered Dietitian?

AspectVirtual Nutrition AssistantRegistered Dietitian
CredentialsNone required, often certifications in nutrition supportLicensed, registered with a credentialing body (e.g., RD or RDN)
Work EnvironmentRemote, online platforms, healthcare or wellness companiesClinical settings, private practice, hospitals, or online
Employer & IndustryHealth tech companies, wellness apps, online clinicsHospitals, clinics, private practices, healthcare organizations

The Virtual Nutrition Assistant typically provides basic nutritional guidance and support online without requiring formal licensure, while a Registered Dietitian offers comprehensive, personalized medical nutrition therapy and must hold specific credentials. Both roles often work remotely and serve similar industries, but the scope and level of expertise differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Virtual Nutrition Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 72% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,749 per year, or $24.4 per hour.

Nutrition Assistant

Fort Collins, CO • On-site, Remote


UCHealth Colorado Career
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

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$18.54 - $24.10/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, US:CO:Fort Collins

Department: PVH Food Nutrition

Work Schedule: Full Time, 64.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)  

Shift: Days 

Pay: 18.54 - 24.10 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary:
Performs a variety of duties associated with the patient room service delivery system

Responsibilities:

  • Prepares and delivers room service meals.
  • Answers room service calls and expedites meal service to patients ensuring that specific diet modifications and individual preferences are honored.
  • Prepares and delivers tube feeds per department requirements.
  • Works cooperatively within the department and with other departments to achieve the goals of the room service department.
  • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

  • Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED, or in lieu of HS/GED, satisfactory completion of UCHealth-administered basic competency test is required.
  • Minimum Experience: None required.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

  • Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
  • Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. 
  • Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. 

Health and well-being

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
  • Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
  • Free Care.com membership.
  • Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
  • Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
  • Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
  • Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

  • 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

  • UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
    • Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. 
    • Other programs may qualify for up to 10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to 5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. 
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. 
  • Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

*Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours. 

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives. 

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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