Entry Level Community Dietitian Jobs
New grad community dietitian jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical rotations can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Education, with employers like Encompass Health, DaVita, and Sodexo hiring at this level now.
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Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Specialty: Diabetes Care
Schedule: Full-time | Days
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, monitor nutrition status and manage individualized care plans for long-term bariatric success.
- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional counseling—focusing on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habits—while continuously monitoring patient progress to adjust individualized care plans.
- Empower individuals by facilitating bariatric education classes, hosting support groups, and teaching mindful eating and sustainable behavior modification.
- Partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams while ensuring accurate, compliant medical record (EMR) documentation and accreditation compliance.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION: Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Specialty: Diabetes Care
Schedule: Full-time | Days
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, monitor nutrition status and manage individualized care plans for long-term bariatric success.
- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional counseling—focusing on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habits—while continuously monitoring patient progress to adjust individualized care plans.
- Empower individuals by facilitating bariatric education classes, hosting support groups, and teaching mindful eating and sustainable behavior modification.
- Partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams while ensuring accurate, compliant medical record (EMR) documentation and accreditation compliance.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION: Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Who's Hiring
- Encompass Health22
- DaVita21
- Sodexo19
- Nutritious Lifestyles16
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare15
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- Healthcare & Medical Services296
- Food & Beverage21
- Education19
- Science & Research8
- Non-Profit & Social Services6
Entry Level Community Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level community dietitian job?
Start by completing your dietetic internship and passing the RD or RDN credentialing exam, since most entry level postings require or strongly prefer registered dietitian status. Highlight any supervised practice hours, community nutrition coursework, or public health rotations on your resume. Candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience with underserved populations or health education programs tend to stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level community dietitians?
Companies hiring entry level community dietitians right now include Encompass Health, DaVita, and Sodexo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is spread across public health departments, nonprofit community health organizations, federally qualified health centers, and regional hospital systems with outpatient nutrition programs.
Are there remote entry level community dietitian jobs?
Yes, though most community dietitian roles at the entry level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 11% of entry level community dietitian openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth counseling and virtual nutrition education roles making up the largest share of those flexible positions.
Are these new grad community dietitian jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior community dietitian roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised internship hours or dietetic practice rotations toward the requirement, or explicitly states that a strong portfolio of community nutrition work can substitute for paid experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level community dietitians?
Entry Level community dietitian roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they receive public funding tied to nutrition services and often build structured onboarding programs designed to develop new dietitians in community and population health settings.