Clinical Dietitian Jobs in Arizona
Clinical Dietitian jobs in Arizona are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and community health settings at every level from entry-level to senior clinical nutrition manager. Phoenix, Tucson, and Scottsdale account for the bulk of hiring, driven by major employers like Banner Health, Dignity Health, and HonorHealth, all of which maintain large clinical dietitian teams across their Arizona campuses. Renal nutrition, oncology nutrition support, and pediatric dietetics are among the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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SUMMARY:
Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients high quality medical nutrition therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. Provides professional advice on therapeutic diets, instructs patients and/or families, coordinates with nursing staff, physicians, and other medical staff and facilities on the nutrition evaluation and plan of patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of hospitalized patients and out patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
Reviews, updates, and coordinates patient nutritional care and protocol implementation through on-going communication and conference participation with nursing and other interdisciplinary staff.
Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria and provides individual patient nutritional care.
Documents relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards in patient medical records.
Obtains the patient’s weight, height, and body compositions measurements (when applicable). This is documented in the Electronic Health Record.
Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families. Educates patients through individual discussions, group classes, and community speaking engagements.
Plans, develops, and conducts formal and informal educational programs in nutrition and diet therapy as well as functions as a nutritional resource physicians, nursing, students, and other healthcare professionals
Precept dietetic interns and provide on the job training for newly hired clinical staff.
Guides the Medical Nutrition Therapy Team through education, demonstration, and observation of the Diet Technicians.
Reviews, instructs, and communicates patient’s diet, food allergies, and food preferences and documents in computerized system.
Compiles dietetic information for use by kitchen personnel in food preparation.
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian required.
EXPERIENCE: No experience required. One (1) year of experience preferred.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current registration as a dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration required. Candidates eligible for registration must achieve registration within 6 months of the date of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of best practices for diet therapies for different needs.
- Knowledge of scientific rational and application of infant, pediatric, and adult formulas, intravenous feedings and feeding modules (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals).
- Skill in assessing personal diet needs and providing advice on how to improve nutritional balance.
- Skill in the establishment of strong interpersonal working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and support services.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients, and/or their representatives and the general public.
- Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply basic algebraic concepts.
- Ability to define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
SUMMARY:
Collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients high quality medical nutrition therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients and outpatients in a variety of settings. Provides professional advice on therapeutic diets, instructs patients and/or families, coordinates with nursing staff, physicians, and other medical staff and facilities on the nutrition evaluation and plan of patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of hospitalized patients and out patients using established standards of care and practice guidelines.
Reviews, updates, and coordinates patient nutritional care and protocol implementation through on-going communication and conference participation with nursing and other interdisciplinary staff.
Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria and provides individual patient nutritional care.
Documents relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in accordance with departmental standards in patient medical records.
Obtains the patient’s weight, height, and body compositions measurements (when applicable). This is documented in the Electronic Health Record.
Identify and provide age-specific nutrition counseling to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families. Educates patients through individual discussions, group classes, and community speaking engagements.
Plans, develops, and conducts formal and informal educational programs in nutrition and diet therapy as well as functions as a nutritional resource physicians, nursing, students, and other healthcare professionals
Precept dietetic interns and provide on the job training for newly hired clinical staff.
Guides the Medical Nutrition Therapy Team through education, demonstration, and observation of the Diet Technicians.
Reviews, instructs, and communicates patient’s diet, food allergies, and food preferences and documents in computerized system.
Compiles dietetic information for use by kitchen personnel in food preparation.
Adheres to TMC organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values policies and standards.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian required.
EXPERIENCE: No experience required. One (1) year of experience preferred.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Current registration as a dietitian (RD/RDN) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration required. Candidates eligible for registration must achieve registration within 6 months of the date of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of best practices for diet therapies for different needs.
- Knowledge of scientific rational and application of infant, pediatric, and adult formulas, intravenous feedings and feeding modules (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals).
- Skill in assessing personal diet needs and providing advice on how to improve nutritional balance.
- Skill in the establishment of strong interpersonal working relationships with multidisciplinary teams and support services.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from employees, patients, and/or their representatives and the general public.
- Ability to calculate figures and compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs and apply basic algebraic concepts.
- Ability to define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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The qualifications that appear most often in clinical dietitian jobs across Arizona.
- Active Arizona licensure as a licensed dietitian nutritionist through the Arizona State Board
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a closely related field
- Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or ACEND-approved supervised practice program
- Experience with medical nutrition therapy documentation in an electronic health record system
- Strong knowledge of enteral and parenteral nutrition protocols used in acute care settings
Clinical Dietitian Jobs in Arizona: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical dietitian in Arizona?
To become a clinical dietitian in Arizona, you must earn a bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics or nutrition, complete an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship, and pass the national Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Arizona requires a separate state license issued by the Arizona State Board of Dietetics, and you must apply for that license before practicing clinically in the state.
How much do clinical dietitians make in Arizona?
Clinical dietitians in Arizona earn a median of about $64,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,150 for the lowest 10% to over $92,370 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical dietitians in Arizona?
Employers hiring clinical dietitians in Arizona right now include Tucson Medical Center, CommonSpirit Health, and Northern Arizona Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Arizona's large integrated health systems, including Banner Health and Dignity Health, are among the most consistent sources of full-time clinical dietitian openings across acute care and outpatient settings.
Which Arizona cities have the most clinical dietitian jobs?
Tucson, Phoenix, and Cottonwood have the most clinical dietitian openings in Arizona. Phoenix dominates because it is home to the state's largest hospital networks and medical centers, while Tucson's openings are anchored by Banner University Medical Center and a strong outpatient community health presence, and Scottsdale draws demand from specialty hospitals and upscale integrated wellness systems.
Are there remote clinical dietitian jobs in Arizona?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical dietitian work is largely hands-on, involving bedside assessments, patient counseling, and interdisciplinary care team collaboration that requires an in-person presence. About 0% of clinical dietitian openings tied to Arizona are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are telehealth nutrition counseling and utilization management roles within managed care organizations.
How can I get hired as a clinical dietitian in Arizona with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for dietetic internship-to-hire programs or new-graduate clinical positions at Banner Health or Valleywise Health, both of which hire candidates directly following internship completion. Look for titles like clinical dietitian I, nutrition support dietitian, or diet technician to build foundational hours. Holding your Arizona state license and your Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential on the day you apply gives you a clear edge over candidates who are still completing the registration process.
Where can I find and apply to clinical dietitian jobs in Arizona?
You can find and apply to clinical dietitian jobs in Arizona on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and specialty area, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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