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 Science & Research, with employers like Eating Recovery Center, Houston Methodist, and Memorial Healthcare System hiring at this level now.
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Detailed Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday Day shift 8:00-5:00
Detailed Location: Center of Diagnostic Medicine Temple, TX
Specialty: Endocrinology
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Clinical Dietitian II provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and the community. Performs nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans. Develops and conducts educational and in-service training programs. Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and case conferences.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Conducts patient nutrition assessments for low and high acuity patients. This includes both inpatient and outpatient care. Utilizes assessment techniques considering age-specific needs and cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
- Provide timely documentation summarizing the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record. Include nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals.
- Assesses educational needs and identifies barriers to learning. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, considering necessary teaching method adaptations. Educates both low and high acuity patients within practice scope. Facilitates education to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in the Food and Nutrition Department, if applicable.
- Evaluates achievement of learning targets by the patient and family. Provides follow-up based on the patient's treatment goals. Refers patient for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services, as appropriate. Conducts ongoing evaluations for a correct nutritional diagnosis of the patient's problems and progress. Maintains safety and professional standards.
- Interacts with medical and food staff to ensure medical nutrition therapy conformance. Interacts effectively with teams to provide integrated patient care compatible with medical and nutritional goals.
- Runs team conferences and provides food and nutrition-related in-services to other medical staff as required.
- Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance by helping develop patient care criteria and examining actual care delivered.
- Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events.
- Assists in the development, research, and revision of facility policies.
Key Success Factors
- Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health information.
- Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and customer service concerns.
- Ability to give clear, concise, and complete education and instructions.
- Works well in a patient-centered environment as an integral team player.
- Ability to adjust communication style for different audiences. Caring listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious, and tactful. Ability to calm upset patients with a composed and professional demeanor.
- Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
Detailed Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday Day shift 8:00-5:00
Detailed Location: Center of Diagnostic Medicine Temple, TX
Specialty: Endocrinology
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Clinical Dietitian II provides nutrition therapy and education to patients, families, and the community. Performs nutritional assessments of patients and develops care plans. Develops and conducts educational and in-service training programs. Participates in multidisciplinary patient rounds and case conferences.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Conducts patient nutrition assessments for low and high acuity patients. This includes both inpatient and outpatient care. Utilizes assessment techniques considering age-specific needs and cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns.
- Provide timely documentation summarizing the nutrition care plan in the patient's medical record. Include nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals.
- Assesses educational needs and identifies barriers to learning. Provides nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, considering necessary teaching method adaptations. Educates both low and high acuity patients within practice scope. Facilitates education to ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards in the Food and Nutrition Department, if applicable.
- Evaluates achievement of learning targets by the patient and family. Provides follow-up based on the patient's treatment goals. Refers patient for outpatient counseling, community, or home health services, as appropriate. Conducts ongoing evaluations for a correct nutritional diagnosis of the patient's problems and progress. Maintains safety and professional standards.
- Interacts with medical and food staff to ensure medical nutrition therapy conformance. Interacts effectively with teams to provide integrated patient care compatible with medical and nutritional goals.
- Runs team conferences and provides food and nutrition-related in-services to other medical staff as required.
- Assists in developing nutritional care and research protocols. Participates in quality assurance by helping develop patient care criteria and examining actual care delivered.
- Participates in organizing and executing health fairs and other related community events.
- Assists in the development, research, and revision of facility policies.
Key Success Factors
- Accountable for the proper use of patient protected health information.
- Ability to deal with complex situations and resolve patient and customer service concerns.
- Ability to give clear, concise, and complete education and instructions.
- Works well in a patient-centered environment as an integral team player.
- Ability to adjust communication style for different audiences. Caring listener, sensitive, upbeat, optimistic, articulate, gracious, and tactful. Ability to calm upset patients with a composed and professional demeanor.
- Licensed Registered Dietitian preferred.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Bachelor's
- EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
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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 Eating Recovery Center, Houston Methodist, and Memorial Healthcare System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 November 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 Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.