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Dietitian roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field. Hospitals, healthcare systems, and food service companies file H-1B petitions for registered dietitians. The annual cap applies, with the lottery running each spring for October 1 start dates.
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As a Registered Dietitian at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority.
DaVita has an open position for a Registered Dietitian who will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. You will analyze lab-work results and educate patients and their families on what to eat accordingly. Your ability to influence and lead will be critical to helping them live better lives. If you love patient-centered health care and knowing patients on a personal level, now is your time to explore your next journey at DaVita.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you can expect:
- Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
- Be a part of a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
What we'll provide:
DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
- DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.
- We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.
- DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- State licensure required if licensure is available in the state where the facility is located
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or similar area required
- Ability to work flexible schedules, possibly for multiple facilities and travel when needed
- After hire and training, successful completion of the Competency Assessment for Renal Dietitians (CARD) with a score of at least 80% required
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days
Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.
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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
INTRODUCTION
As a Registered Dietitian at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority.
DaVita has an open position for a Registered Dietitian who will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team. You will analyze lab-work results and educate patients and their families on what to eat accordingly. Your ability to influence and lead will be critical to helping them live better lives. If you love patient-centered health care and knowing patients on a personal level, now is your time to explore your next journey at DaVita.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you can expect:
- Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting.
- Be a part of a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
What we'll provide:
DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
- DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.
- We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.
- DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- State licensure required if licensure is available in the state where the facility is located
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or similar area required
- Ability to work flexible schedules, possibly for multiple facilities and travel when needed
- After hire and training, successful completion of the Competency Assessment for Renal Dietitians (CARD) with a score of at least 80% required
- Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days
Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.
LI-AT1
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Dietitian
Verify your RD credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your role to demand a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Your Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration strengthens the specialty occupation argument, so include your RD certificate and official transcripts in your petition package.
Check LCA filings for dietitian-specific employers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to search Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 29-1031 for dietitians. This shows which healthcare networks, hospital systems, and contract food service companies have recently sponsored the role.
Target cap-exempt employers in healthcare settings
Nonprofit hospitals, university medical centers, and government health agencies are often cap-exempt H-1B employers. A position at a cap-exempt institution means your petition can be filed any time of year, bypassing the April lottery entirely.
Find H-1B-sponsoring dietitian roles on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter dietitian openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This surfaces roles where sponsorship is already established practice, so you spend time on genuine opportunities rather than speculative outreach.
Align your offer letter to the prevailing wage level
Your employer must certify your offered wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for dietitians in your work location before filing the LCA. Ask your HR contact to confirm which wage level applies before you negotiate, since the LCA locks that number.
Plan your timeline around the October 1 cap-subject start date
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can be filed no earlier than April 1 for an October 1 start. If your current OPT or other status expires before October 1, confirm with your employer whether cap-gap protection or a bridge arrangement covers the gap.
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Find Dietitian JobsDietitian H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Dietitian role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats dietitian positions as specialty occupations because the role standardly requires at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or food science. Your employer will document this in the H-1B petition using the job description and, where applicable, your RD credential. Roles with broader duties that accept any degree field can face scrutiny, so a tightly scoped job description tied to nutrition science strengthens the case.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for dietitians?
Hospitals, integrated health systems, long-term care facilities, and contract food service companies are the most active H-1B sponsors for dietitian roles. University medical centers and federally qualified health centers are particularly useful targets because many are cap-exempt, allowing year-round petition filing. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a verified history of filing H-1B Labor Condition Applications for dietitian positions specifically.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect dietitian job offers?
Before your employer files the LCA with DOL, they must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for dietitians in your work location. The prevailing wage is based on DOL data by SOC code and geographic area, and it's divided into four wage levels. Level I applies to entry-level roles; Level II and above reflect more experienced positions. Your employer can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before extending an offer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new dietitian employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, provided your original H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. For dietitian roles, the new employer must file a fresh LCA certifying the prevailing wage for the new work location before submitting the I-129 transfer petition to USCIS. You don't need to restart the cap count.
Does a dietitian role qualify for a STEM OPT extension before the H-1B lottery?
Dietetics programs are not typically on the DHS STEM designated degree program list, so most dietitian graduates on F-1 OPT won't qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Standard OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization. Timing your H-1B registration for the April lottery and securing an employer early in your OPT period is important to avoid a gap if you aren't in a STEM-eligible field.
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