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Dietitian CPT roles span clinical rotations at hospitals, outpatient counseling centers, and foodservice management programs, all settings where your coursework must directly connect to the position. Your DSO authorizes each CPT job individually, so lining up an offer letter tied to your degree program before you start is non-negotiable.
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Get Access To All JobsDescription: Assures continuity of care through effective decision making resulting in quality patient care. Regularly conducts physical assessment on patients. Annually reviews and updates protocols/patient care guidelines for area of specialization. Completes annual literature review related to patient care population. Coordinates with FNS and members of the multidisciplinary team to provide efficient, quality patient care. Participates in Quality Improvement activities on clinical units to improve patient satisfaction scores. Revises and updates patient education materials. Educates FNS Staff by conducting one or more education activities per year. Serves on FNS committee and/or EHC committees. Participates in performance evaluation of co-workers. Completion of preceptor training required. Precepts and evaluates interns independently. Develops and/or revises internship curriculum. Provides guidance and training to staff and dietetic interns on completing physical assessment. Develops and presents nutrition information in area of expertise to dietetic interns from Georgia State and Emory programs during skills development period per internship coordinator. Serves as preceptor for internship seminars and/or intern case studies. Participates in revision and update of clinical policy/protocols. Identifies work process improvement opportunities and propose solutions. Contributes to the functioning of work group. Develops presentation and/or education materials for staff, hospital and/or community related function or health fair. May participate in a nutrition related professional organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics. One or more years experience in acute care setting as a clinical dietitian. Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Licensed as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia. Must maintain competency in adult and geriatric nutrition. Competent in basic computer skills, including diet management software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Description: Assures continuity of care through effective decision making resulting in quality patient care. Regularly conducts physical assessment on patients. Annually reviews and updates protocols/patient care guidelines for area of specialization. Completes annual literature review related to patient care population. Coordinates with FNS and members of the multidisciplinary team to provide efficient, quality patient care. Participates in Quality Improvement activities on clinical units to improve patient satisfaction scores. Revises and updates patient education materials. Educates FNS Staff by conducting one or more education activities per year. Serves on FNS committee and/or EHC committees. Participates in performance evaluation of co-workers. Completion of preceptor training required. Precepts and evaluates interns independently. Develops and/or revises internship curriculum. Provides guidance and training to staff and dietetic interns on completing physical assessment. Develops and presents nutrition information in area of expertise to dietetic interns from Georgia State and Emory programs during skills development period per internship coordinator. Serves as preceptor for internship seminars and/or intern case studies. Participates in revision and update of clinical policy/protocols. Identifies work process improvement opportunities and propose solutions. Contributes to the functioning of work group. Develops presentation and/or education materials for staff, hospital and/or community related function or health fair. May participate in a nutrition related professional organization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics. One or more years experience in acute care setting as a clinical dietitian. Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Licensed as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia. Must maintain competency in adult and geriatric nutrition. Competent in basic computer skills, including diet management software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure, Bio-hazardous waste, Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, Communicable diseases, Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsDietitian CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does CPT work authorization cover clinical dietitian rotations at hospitals?
Yes, clinical dietitian rotations at hospitals qualify for CPT as long as the work is an integral part of your degree curriculum and your DSO authorizes it before you begin. Your offer letter must specify duties tied to medical nutrition therapy or clinical nutrition practice, and your school program must have a formal affiliation or course requirement connecting to the rotation.
Can I do CPT at a private outpatient nutrition practice or telehealth company?
CPT is employer-agnostic, so private practices and telehealth employers qualify as long as your DSO approves the position and the duties align with your coursework. The practical challenge is that smaller employers are less likely to be E-Verify enrolled and may be unfamiliar with I-9 requirements for F-1 students, so confirm compliance readiness before accepting an offer.
How do I find dietitian employers who are open to CPT students?
Migrate Mate surfaces dietitian roles filtered by employers with documented visa sponsorship history, which is a strong proxy for CPT familiarity. Health system networks, VA facilities, and university-affiliated medical centers are consistently the most CPT-accessible settings because they have established international student onboarding processes and HR teams that understand F-1 work authorization requirements.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count against OPT regardless of duration. If your dietetic internship or clinical rotation requires full-time hours, track cumulative CPT days carefully with your DSO to protect your post-graduation OPT eligibility.
What job duties must my offer letter include for CPT authorization as a dietitian?
Your DSO needs to see duties that map directly to your nutrition or dietetics curriculum, such as conducting nutrition assessments, developing medical nutrition therapy plans, providing patient counseling, or managing clinical foodservice operations. Generic titles like 'nutrition assistant' without specifics are often insufficient. Request a duty-specific offer letter from your employer and review it with your DSO before submitting your CPT application to your school.