Nutritionist Jobs in Pennsylvania

Nutritionist jobs in Pennsylvania are concentrated in hospital systems, outpatient clinical settings, long-term care facilities, and public health programs, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh anchoring most of the hiring activity and Harrisburg adding a steady cluster of state agency and community health roles. Large employers with lasting presences in Pennsylvania, including Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Geisinger, post consistently across seniority levels from entry-level clinical dietitian to senior nutrition program manager. The most in-demand specialties right now are clinical nutrition, eating disorder treatment, and community and public health nutrition. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles19
Top employerGeisinger
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring15
Work type75% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Nutritionist
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Nutritionist
ADAGIO HEALTH
Butler, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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Dietitian Nutritionist I - Healthcare
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Dietitian Nutritionist I - Healthcare
Sodexo
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$56k - $73k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Per Diem
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Per Diem
Healthy Measures LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Higher Education
K-12 Teaching
Teaching & Instruction
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in counseling

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Licensed Dietician-Nutritionist
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Licensed Dietician-Nutritionist
Sadler Health Center
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Learning & Development
Teaching & Instruction
$32 - $34/hr
Master's degree
11-50

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Nutritionist I
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Nutritionist I
Hamilton Health Center
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Nutritionist Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
3 jobs
Media
2 jobs
Danville
2 jobs
Erie
1 job
Ambler
1 job
Butler
1 job
Carlisle
1 job
Bethlehem
1 job
Doylestown
1 job

Nutritionist Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Geisinger3 open roles
Maternal & Family Health Services2 open roles
Greater Philadelphia Health Action2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nutritionist jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Registered Dietitian credential recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dietitian-Nutritionist Examiners
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field
  • Completion of an accredited supervised practice program or dietetic internship
  • Experience in clinical nutrition assessment, care planning, and patient counseling
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in Pennsylvania healthcare settings
  • Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy protocols for chronic disease management

Nutritionist Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nutritionist in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania licenses dietitian-nutritionists through the Pennsylvania State Board of Dietitian-Nutritionist Examiners, which requires a bachelor's degree or higher in dietetics or nutrition from an accredited program, completion of a supervised practice internship, and passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam. Once you hold the Registered Dietitian credential, you apply to the state board for your Pennsylvania license before practicing clinically.

Which companies hire nutritionists in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania nutritionist roles are posted by Geisinger, Maternal & Family Health Services, and Greater Philadelphia Health Action and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems, including academic medical centers and regional hospital networks, account for the bulk of consistent full-time openings.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most nutritionist jobs?

Philadelphia, Media, and Danville lead for nutritionist openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia drives volume through its dense concentration of academic medical centers and health systems, Pittsburgh reflects UPMC's regional dominance, and Harrisburg contributes state agency roles alongside growing outpatient and community health programs in the surrounding central Pennsylvania corridor.

Are there remote nutritionist jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields because nutritionist work often involves direct patient assessment and hands-on counseling. About 25% of nutritionist openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the growth of telehealth platforms. The roles most likely to be remote are wellness coaching, corporate nutrition consulting, and virtual eating disorder counseling.

How can I get hired as a nutritionist in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a dietetic internship at a Pennsylvania-based program, such as those affiliated with Penn Medicine, UPMC, or Geisinger, which often lead directly to entry-level clinical dietitian or nutrition assistant roles within those systems. Applying to community health organizations and federally qualified health centers in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh for nutrition educator or WIC program positions is another concrete starting point. Holding a Pennsylvania state license from the outset, even before accumulating years of experience, meaningfully strengthens your candidacy.

Where can I find and apply to nutritionist jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to nutritionist jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania 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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