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 Human Resources, with employers like Memorial Healthcare System, WVU Medicine, and Sutter Health hiring at this level now.
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Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Clinical Dietitian? At Wesley Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Sign on Bonus: $5,000 paid out over 2 years, with a 2 year commitment
Internal/current employees are not eligible for a sign-on bonus
To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. Note: The following is not intended to be a finite list of responsibilities for this Clinical Dietitian position
Performs timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy
Perform nutrition focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk.
Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria
Evaluate age specific, developmental and disease specific nutritional needs of patients
Develop and implement individualized nutritional plan of care.
Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers.
Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits
Adheres to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to provide evidence-based nutrition care.
Integrates the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.
What qualifications you will need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required
Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required
One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred
Licensure, Certifications, Training and Credentials:
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Required
BenefitsWesley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.
Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually, making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year, more than any hospital in a 13-state region.
Home to Wesley Children's Hospital, the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas, we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Clinical Dietitian opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Clinical Dietitian? At Wesley Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Sign on Bonus: $5,000 paid out over 2 years, with a 2 year commitment
Internal/current employees are not eligible for a sign-on bonus
To collaborate as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide patients of all age groups and acuity levels with high quality Medical Nutrition Therapy following the Nutrition Care Process. Note: The following is not intended to be a finite list of responsibilities for this Clinical Dietitian position
Performs timely nutrition screenings and assessments in accordance with the Corporate Screening and Assessment Policy
Perform nutrition focused physical exams on patients who are at nutritional risk.
Identify patients at nutritional risk based on established criteria
Evaluate age specific, developmental and disease specific nutritional needs of patients
Develop and implement individualized nutritional plan of care.
Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy interventions.
Identify patient nutrition education needs and provide nutrition counseling to patients, family, and/or caregivers.
Participate in the competency assessment process and achieve a passing score of 80% or higher on RD chart audits
Adheres to nutrition care guidelines, the nutrition care manual, department/facility guidelines and/or protocols to provide evidence-based nutrition care.
Integrates the Academy Code of Ethics in all areas of practice.
What qualifications you will need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent required
Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program required
One to two years of hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred
Licensure, Certifications, Training and Credentials:
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Required
BenefitsWesley Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
For more than 100 years, Wesley Healthcare has provided exceptional care to thousands of families in Wichita and throughout Kansas and Northern Oklahoma. Wesley Medical Center is a member of the Wesley Healthcare network within Greater Wichita and has been an HCA Healthcare hospital since 1985.
Our physicians treat more than 24,000 patients annually, making Wesley Medical Center the most preferred hospital in Kansas and northern Oklahoma. Additionally, our obstetricians and childbirth staff deliver more than 6,000 babies each year, more than any hospital in a 13-state region.
Home to Wesley Children's Hospital, the region's first and Wichita's only children's hospital, we care for children in a unique space designed specially for kids and their families. And as a Level I Trauma Center and the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in Kansas, we are prepared to treat any medical emergency, any time of day.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Clinical Dietitian opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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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 Memorial Healthcare System, WVU Medicine, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 12% of entry level clinical dietitian openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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 Human Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.