Entry Level Dietitian Jobs
New grad dietitian jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical internship work or a supervised practice portfolio 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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Dietitian Career Opportunity
Appreciated for your Dietitian Skills
Are you a dedicated dietitian in search of a career that feels close to home and heart? As a dietitian at Encompass Health, you'll play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. In this role, you will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve in your community.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Become the Dietitian you always wanted to be
- Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
- Communicate with physicians and other involved disciplines in patient care.
- Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
- Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record according to established standards.
- Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
- Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
- Review, revise, and sign off menus for nutritional adequacy.
Qualifications
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
- State licensure required.
- Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition.
- One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.
The Encompass Health Way: We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
Dietitian Career Opportunity
Appreciated for your Dietitian Skills
Are you a dedicated dietitian in search of a career that feels close to home and heart? As a dietitian at Encompass Health, you'll play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. In this role, you will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve in your community.
A Glimpse into Our World
At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits
At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:
- Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
- Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
- Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!
Become the Dietitian you always wanted to be
- Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
- Communicate with physicians and other involved disciplines in patient care.
- Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
- Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record according to established standards.
- Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
- Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
- Review, revise, and sign off menus for nutritional adequacy.
Qualifications
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
- State licensure required.
- Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition.
- One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.
The Encompass Health Way: We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!
At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.
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- Encompass Health23
- DaVita20
- Sodexo19
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- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare15
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Entry Level Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level dietitian job?
Start by completing your supervised practice hours and sitting for the RD or RDN credentialing exam, since most entry level postings require or strongly prefer registered dietitian eligibility. Highlight any clinical rotations, community nutrition projects, or internship experience on your resume. Targeting hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics gives new graduates the broadest range of openings at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level dietitians?
Companies hiring entry level dietitians right now include Encompass Health, DaVita, and Sodexo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from healthcare systems, food service management companies, and community health organizations that regularly bring on new graduates to fill clinical and wellness roles.
Are there remote entry level dietitian jobs?
Yes, though most entry level dietitian roles are still on-site due to hands-on clinical requirements. About 11% of entry level dietitian openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically focus on telehealth counseling, wellness coaching, or corporate nutrition programs that don't require in-person patient care.
Are these new grad dietitian jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior dietitian roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised practice hours or internships toward the requirement, or explicitly states that a strong portfolio and credentialing eligibility can substitute for prior work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level dietitians?
Entry Level dietitian roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on consistent patient or client caseloads that benefit from bringing on newly credentialed dietitians who can be trained to an organization's specific protocols.