Entry Level Clinical Dietitian Jobs
New grad clinical dietitian jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship rotations or a clinical practicum can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Saint Francis Health System, Driscoll Children's Hospital, and CommonSpirit Health hiring at this level now.
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- STCMC Tri
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- Regular
Hours:
Shift Start Time:
VariableShift End Time:
VariableAWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
As NeededOn-Call Required:
YesHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$29.630 - $36.290 - $42.960
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Manages the nutritional care of infant, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients through assessment of nutritional status, formulation, implementation and monitoring of care plans following appropriate policy/procedure. Utilizes unique knowledge of nutrition, interprets and communicates nutrition care principles to clients and patients. Collaborates with other professionals and personnel in the integration and delivery of care.
Required Qualifications
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Other Qualification Requirements
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Valid CA drivers’ license required, Auto Insurance required (for Home Care position only).
Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, required.
CCS (California Children Services) panel provider, preferred.
Essential Functions
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The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
Interviews patients for nutritional assessment and creates goal directed nutritional plan of care.
Coordinates plan of care with other members providing care to patient to provide team directed approach.
Provides education appropriate to patient nutritional needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to perform numerical calculations for nutritional values, enteral feedings, modified diets and parenteral nutrition, required.
- Knowledge of chemistry, caloric values, and physical properties of foods, as well as understanding the medical basis for dietetic restrictions, required.
- Able to communicate ideas and diet therapy instructions to patients and families, required.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
Other- STCMC Tri
- Variable
- Regular
Hours:
Shift Start Time:
VariableShift End Time:
VariableAWS Hours Requirement:
8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:
Weekend Requirements:
As NeededOn-Call Required:
YesHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):
$29.630 - $36.290 - $42.960
The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.
What You Will Do
Manages the nutritional care of infant, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients through assessment of nutritional status, formulation, implementation and monitoring of care plans following appropriate policy/procedure. Utilizes unique knowledge of nutrition, interprets and communicates nutrition care principles to clients and patients. Collaborates with other professionals and personnel in the integration and delivery of care.
Required Qualifications
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
Other Qualification Requirements
-
Valid CA drivers’ license required, Auto Insurance required (for Home Care position only).
Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, required.
CCS (California Children Services) panel provider, preferred.
Essential Functions
-
The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.
Interviews patients for nutritional assessment and creates goal directed nutritional plan of care.
Coordinates plan of care with other members providing care to patient to provide team directed approach.
Provides education appropriate to patient nutritional needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to perform numerical calculations for nutritional values, enteral feedings, modified diets and parenteral nutrition, required.
- Knowledge of chemistry, caloric values, and physical properties of foods, as well as understanding the medical basis for dietetic restrictions, required.
- Able to communicate ideas and diet therapy instructions to patients and families, required.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class
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Entry Level Clinical Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical dietitian job?
Start by completing your supervised practice hours and passing the RD exam, since most entry level postings require registered dietitian credentials or eligibility. Highlight any clinical rotations, internship settings, and patient populations you worked with. Tailoring your resume to the specific care setting, whether acute care, long-term care, or outpatient, gives you a concrete edge over candidates with generic applications.
Which companies hire entry level clinical dietitians?
Companies hiring entry level clinical dietitians right now include Saint Francis Health System, Driscoll Children's Hospital, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, hospital networks, long-term care facilities, and contract food-service companies tend to post the most entry level openings, as they regularly onboard new graduates to fill clinical nutrition roles across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Are there remote entry level clinical dietitian jobs?
Yes, though most entry level clinical roles are on-site given their hands-on patient care requirements. About 14% of entry level clinical dietitian openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, typically in telehealth nutrition counseling, wellness coaching, or health-plan case management roles that do not require bedside assessment or direct facility work.
Are these new grad clinical dietitian jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical dietitian roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, counts dietetic internship hours toward requirements, or accepts a strong clinical portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'RD eligible considered.'
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical dietitians?
Entry Level clinical dietitian roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate large patient populations, face consistent staff turnover, and regularly open positions for newly credentialed dietitians who can be trained to meet facility-specific protocols and care standards.