Entry Level Consulting Dietitian Jobs
New grad consulting dietitian jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a clinical rotation portfolio can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings reflect a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings 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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Entry Level Consulting Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level consulting dietitian job?
Start by highlighting clinical rotations, internships, and any supervised practice hours on your resume, since these carry real weight at the entry level. Earning your Registered Dietitian credential and obtaining state licensure where required signals readiness to employers. Tailoring your application to show familiarity with the specific population or setting, such as long-term care, outpatient, or food service, gives you a concrete edge over generalist candidates.
Which companies hire entry level consulting dietitians?
Companies hiring entry level consulting dietitians right now include Encompass Health, DaVita, and Sodexo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, healthcare systems, contract nutrition management firms, and long-term care networks tend to post the most openings and are often structured to onboard and develop junior dietitians.
Are there remote entry level consulting dietitian jobs?
Yes, though remote roles represent a smaller share than in some other fields. About 15% of entry level consulting dietitian openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and they most commonly involve telehealth counseling, documentation review, or wellness program support where in-person patient contact is not required. On-site roles in clinical and care facility settings remain the majority.
Are these new grad consulting dietitian jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior consulting dietitian roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised internship or clinical rotation hours toward requirements, or accepts a strong portfolio in place of post-graduation employment history. If a listing mentions mentorship or structured orientation, that is another reliable signal it is built for early-career candidates.
Which industries hire the most entry level consulting dietitians?
Entry Level consulting 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 junior level because they rely on rotating or contract dietitian coverage, have high patient or client volume that creates consistent demand, and often operate under regulatory mandates that require credentialed nutrition professionals on staff.