Nutritionist Jobs in Georgia
Nutritionist jobs in Georgia are concentrated in Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah, where health systems, corporate wellness programs, and outpatient clinics drive consistent demand at every level from entry-level dietetic technician to senior clinical nutritionist. Employers like Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Healthcare, and WellStar Health System maintain steady nutritionist hiring across their statewide networks. The most in-demand specialties in Georgia include clinical nutrition, community and public health nutrition, and corporate wellness consulting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Essential Functions
- Assesses and monitors nutritional status of patients/clients and adjusts nutritional care as indicated utilizing current scientific literature on methodology and relates this information to medical status, anthropometric data, clinical assessment, and nutrition evaluation of the patient/client.
- Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT)/counseling including assessment and education, developing, monitoring, and implementing MNT/counseling for patients/clients in assigned areas. Completes consults and referrals as received.
- Communicates with physicians, nurses, and others to coordinate nutrition into a total patient/client therapy program.
- Completes all required documentation including nutritional care plan, assessments, consultations, nutrient intake analyses and patient/client education in all required documentation tools in a timely, professional, and thorough manner.
- Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/client and family education. Develops, evaluates, and utilizes appropriate education materials. Learning needs are identified using methods appropriate to each learner's developmental and educational level; evaluates and documents learner response to teaching.
- Provides/develops periodic in-services on selected topics to team members and other disciplines as requested. In-service development for residents and attending physicians is supervised by clinical manager or designee.
- Under the guidance of the manager or designee, participates in basic skills orientation, training, and mentoring of team members and dietetic interns as applicable.
- Teaches and disseminates results and findings of nutrition research to medical team members, nursing, pharmacy, patients, and public.
- Communicates with multidisciplinary departments on patient/client care and issues, including performance feedback on personnel when requested or applicable to ensure standards of excellence are met for customer satisfaction.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to give and receive verbal communications on a continuous basis. Must be able to read written communications on a continuous basis both hard copy and on a computer screen. Able to compose written communications frequently. Able to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less occasionally. Able to perform motor skills as reaching out/up. Frequent periods of walking, standing, sitting. Infrequently squatting, twisting, and bending.
Patient Population Served
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the population served.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Essential Functions
- Assesses and monitors nutritional status of patients/clients and adjusts nutritional care as indicated utilizing current scientific literature on methodology and relates this information to medical status, anthropometric data, clinical assessment, and nutrition evaluation of the patient/client.
- Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT)/counseling including assessment and education, developing, monitoring, and implementing MNT/counseling for patients/clients in assigned areas. Completes consults and referrals as received.
- Communicates with physicians, nurses, and others to coordinate nutrition into a total patient/client therapy program.
- Completes all required documentation including nutritional care plan, assessments, consultations, nutrient intake analyses and patient/client education in all required documentation tools in a timely, professional, and thorough manner.
- Provides and assesses effectiveness of patient/client and family education. Develops, evaluates, and utilizes appropriate education materials. Learning needs are identified using methods appropriate to each learner's developmental and educational level; evaluates and documents learner response to teaching.
- Provides/develops periodic in-services on selected topics to team members and other disciplines as requested. In-service development for residents and attending physicians is supervised by clinical manager or designee.
- Under the guidance of the manager or designee, participates in basic skills orientation, training, and mentoring of team members and dietetic interns as applicable.
- Teaches and disseminates results and findings of nutrition research to medical team members, nursing, pharmacy, patients, and public.
- Communicates with multidisciplinary departments on patient/client care and issues, including performance feedback on personnel when requested or applicable to ensure standards of excellence are met for customer satisfaction.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to give and receive verbal communications on a continuous basis. Must be able to read written communications on a continuous basis both hard copy and on a computer screen. Able to compose written communications frequently. Able to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less occasionally. Able to perform motor skills as reaching out/up. Frequent periods of walking, standing, sitting. Infrequently squatting, twisting, and bending.
Patient Population Served
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the population served.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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- Food & Beverage
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nutritionist jobs across Georgia.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential recognized by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians
- Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field
- Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
- Passing score on the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing examination
- Experience conducting individual nutrition assessments and developing personalized care plans
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Nutritionist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nutritionist in Georgia?
Georgia requires nutritionists who provide medical nutrition therapy to hold a license issued by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians. To qualify, candidates must complete a bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics or nutrition from an accredited program, finish an ACEND-accredited supervised dietetic internship, and pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam. Once licensed, practitioners can apply to clinical, community, and corporate roles across the state.
Which companies hire nutritionists in Georgia?
Companies currently hiring nutritionists in Georgia include Georgia Department of Public Health, Sodexo, and Claxton Dietetic Solutions, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and growing corporate wellness sector consistently generate openings for both clinical and non-clinical nutritionist roles statewide.
Which Georgia cities have the most nutritionist jobs?
Augusta, McDonough, and Georgia lead Georgia in nutritionist openings. Atlanta accounts for the largest share, driven by its concentration of major health systems, corporate headquarters with employee wellness programs, and academic medical centers, while Augusta's strong hospital sector anchored by university health facilities and Savannah's expanding outpatient and community health networks contribute a meaningful share of openings outside the metro.
Are there remote nutritionist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since many nutritionist roles involve in-person patient assessments and hands-on counseling. About 67% of nutritionist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and telehealth nutrition counseling positions are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.
How can I get hired as a nutritionist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for dietetic technician or nutrition assistant roles at large Georgia health systems like Emory Healthcare, Piedmont Healthcare, or WellStar, which regularly bring on candidates who are completing or have recently finished their supervised dietetic internship. Community health organizations and Georgia public health district offices also hire entry-level nutrition educators. Holding or being actively registered for your Georgia dietitian license and gaining hours in community or outpatient settings strengthens any application significantly.
Where can I find and apply to nutritionist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to nutritionist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across clinical, community, and corporate settings. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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