Clinical Dietitian Jobs in Michigan
Clinical Dietitian jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with steady demand from hospital systems, long-term care facilities, and outpatient health networks at levels from entry-level to senior clinical nutrition specialist. The strongest hiring concentrations are in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, where employers such as Henry Ford Health, Spectrum Health (now Corewell Health), and Michigan Medicine regularly bring on clinical dietitians. Renal nutrition, oncology dietetics, and pediatric nutrition are among the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Up Health System- Portage part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Clinical Dietitian who excels in this role:
- Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
- Is proficient in healthcare information and office management electronic systems.
- Coordinates with vendors, IT, and internal staff to develop best practice workflows and implementation plans as applicable.
- Performs workflow analysis to identify critical functionalities and expected process improvements.
- Researches and assists with appropriate projects, situations and/or problems as assigned.
- Provides data analyst support by preforming data collection and interpretation of data.
- Collaborates with the Clinic Manager, Physician Services Director and hospital departments to assure that clinic operation meet organizational goals and compliance.
- Assists in the development and updating of training documents and materials. Provides training and orientation education for staff.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Clinical Dietitian:
Education: School of Dietetics Bachelor’s degree required
Required Experience: 2 years previous experience as Dietitian in health care preferred
Required Licenses: Dietitian and Nutritionist
Commission on Dietetic Registration required
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required
More about UP Health System – Portage
Your Regional Medical Center
UP Health System – Portage has been serving Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula since 1896. It supports a multi-specialty medical community with over 40 physicians, and more than a dozen allied health professionals. The main campus features a 36-bed hospital, accredited as a chest pain center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). UP Health System – Portage was the first in the state to achieve Level III ACC (American College of Cardiology) verification as a trauma center.
Additional services include dedicated physician hospitalists, cardiopulmonary services, elective and emergency orthopedics, women’s health, general surgery, hematology and oncology, internal medicine, sports medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine, x-ray and diagnostics (including MRI, mobile PET scan, 64-slice CT scanner, nuclear imaging, and 3D mammography), an advanced wound care center, a sleep lab, two Express Care walk-in clinics, a regional dialysis unit, pharmacy services, laboratory services, home care, and a 60-bed senior living community.
UP Health System- Portage
Our Community
With small communities and big ideas, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is the perfect place for people to explore their many interests. Visit the art galleries, and museums, walk along the beaches of Lake Superior, hike, bike, and explore the beautiful nature trails. Wrap yourself up in a blanket of bright stars, clean air and open water.
Hancock is a community that brings together small-town values, rich history and a four-season wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts — without long commute times or congested highways. The Keweenaw is home to two universities — Michigan Technological University and Finlandia University. The community benefits from the diversity, culture and high standards of living contributed to our small town. We often call the Keweenaw the "Copper Country" because of the amount of natural "float" copper found in the area. In fact, at 90% pure, much of the copper is the purest copper in the world.
Welcome, to the Keweenaw Peninsula!
EEOC Statement
UP Health- Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marquette General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
Your experience matters
Up Health System- Portage part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you'll contribute
A Clinical Dietitian who excels in this role:
- Assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
- Is proficient in healthcare information and office management electronic systems.
- Coordinates with vendors, IT, and internal staff to develop best practice workflows and implementation plans as applicable.
- Performs workflow analysis to identify critical functionalities and expected process improvements.
- Researches and assists with appropriate projects, situations and/or problems as assigned.
- Provides data analyst support by preforming data collection and interpretation of data.
- Collaborates with the Clinic Manager, Physician Services Director and hospital departments to assure that clinic operation meet organizational goals and compliance.
- Assists in the development and updating of training documents and materials. Provides training and orientation education for staff.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
What we're looking for
Clinical Dietitian:
Education: School of Dietetics Bachelor’s degree required
Required Experience: 2 years previous experience as Dietitian in health care preferred
Required Licenses: Dietitian and Nutritionist
Commission on Dietetic Registration required
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required
More about UP Health System – Portage
Your Regional Medical Center
UP Health System – Portage has been serving Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula since 1896. It supports a multi-specialty medical community with over 40 physicians, and more than a dozen allied health professionals. The main campus features a 36-bed hospital, accredited as a chest pain center by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC). UP Health System – Portage was the first in the state to achieve Level III ACC (American College of Cardiology) verification as a trauma center.
Additional services include dedicated physician hospitalists, cardiopulmonary services, elective and emergency orthopedics, women’s health, general surgery, hematology and oncology, internal medicine, sports medicine and rehabilitation and sports medicine, x-ray and diagnostics (including MRI, mobile PET scan, 64-slice CT scanner, nuclear imaging, and 3D mammography), an advanced wound care center, a sleep lab, two Express Care walk-in clinics, a regional dialysis unit, pharmacy services, laboratory services, home care, and a 60-bed senior living community.
UP Health System- Portage
Our Community
With small communities and big ideas, Michigan's Upper Peninsula is the perfect place for people to explore their many interests. Visit the art galleries, and museums, walk along the beaches of Lake Superior, hike, bike, and explore the beautiful nature trails. Wrap yourself up in a blanket of bright stars, clean air and open water.
Hancock is a community that brings together small-town values, rich history and a four-season wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts — without long commute times or congested highways. The Keweenaw is home to two universities — Michigan Technological University and Finlandia University. The community benefits from the diversity, culture and high standards of living contributed to our small town. We often call the Keweenaw the "Copper Country" because of the amount of natural "float" copper found in the area. In fact, at 90% pure, much of the copper is the purest copper in the world.
Welcome, to the Keweenaw Peninsula!
EEOC Statement
UP Health- Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Marquette General Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical dietitian jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan-recognized Registered Dietitian credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or ACEND-approved supervised practice program
- Bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition science, or a closely related field
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Ability to conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients
- Strong communication skills for collaborating with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
Clinical Dietitian Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical dietitian in Michigan?
To work as a clinical dietitian in Michigan, you must earn the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration after completing an accredited bachelor's or graduate program in dietetics and an ACEND-approved supervised practice or dietetic internship. Michigan does not currently maintain a separate state licensure for dietitians, so the RDN credential is the primary qualification Michigan employers require for clinical roles.
How much do clinical dietitians make in Michigan?
Clinical dietitians in Michigan earn a median of about $66,850 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,420 for the lowest 10% to over $84,530 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical dietitians in Michigan?
Employers hiring clinical dietitians in Michigan right now include Tenet Healthcare, Trinity Health, and UP Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, including Corewell Health and Henry Ford Health, tend to post the most consistent volume of clinical dietitian openings across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Which Michigan cities have the most clinical dietitian jobs?
Detroit, Southfield, and Ithaca are the Michigan cities with the most clinical dietitian openings. Detroit drives the highest volume given its concentration of major academic medical centers and large health systems, while Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor generate steady demand through Corewell Health's network and Michigan Medicine's academic hospital complex respectively.
Are there remote clinical dietitian jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinical dietitian work is largely hands-on, requiring bedside patient assessment and direct care coordination that cannot move fully remote. About 25% of clinical dietitian openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth nutrition counseling and outpatient wellness consulting representing the portions of the role most compatible with off-site work.
How can I get hired as a clinical dietitian in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate dietetic internship positions or clinical nutrition assistant roles at large Michigan health systems such as Corewell Health or Michigan Medicine, both of which offer structured onboarding for candidates finishing their supervised practice hours. Lateral entry from nutrition services aide or diet technician registered roles is common, and having a completed ACEND-supervised practice program plus a scheduled RDN exam date significantly strengthens applications for these positions.
Where can I find and apply to clinical dietitian jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to clinical dietitian jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across health systems, outpatient clinics, and long-term care facilities. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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