Clinical Dietitian Jobs for OPT Students
Clinical Dietitian jobs on OPT require a registered dietitian credential, which means passing the RD exam and meeting state licensure requirements before you can practice. Most roles qualify as STEM-adjacent under healthcare science, supporting a 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible F-1 students with qualifying degrees.
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Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere
LOCATION
Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON-SITE.
FTE: 0.900000
Standard Hours: 36.00
Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:
Monday- Friday, first shift hours. Start time between 7AM to 830AM. 8-hour shift
Holidays: One holiday/year, rotating
Weekends: Rotating
JOB SUMMARY
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - $2,000 Sign on bonus available.
- Opportunity for promotion within department via clinical dietitian ladder
- Opportunity for professional development (project-based) bonus based on eligibility
- Flexibility with schedule start/end times to maintain staff work-life balance
- Position is fully patient care, clinical focused with set floor (inpatient postings) or clinic (outpatient postings) assignment
- Dietetic Technician support is provided to inpatient dietitians
Under minimal supervision, the clinical dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to patients identified by provider consult or through nutrition screening or standards of care. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the dietitian is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, discontinuing and documenting the nutrition plan of care. This individual demonstrates competency and utilization of dietitian order writing privileges to deliver care. The dietitian participates in compliance and quality improvement efforts to improve nutrition care provided throughout the organization.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION
A minimum of two years of experience with direct patient care is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION
Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition program is required. Completion of an ACEND approved internship or coordinated undergraduate program is required.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION
Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is required or must be registration eligible. Current RDN must also be a State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian or show proof of application for certification within 60 days of hire or transfer. If registration eligible, must pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) national registration exam to achieve RDN status within six months of the date of hire or transfer and show proof of application for State of Wisconsin certification within 60 days of obtaining registration.
PERKS & BENEFITS AT FROEDTERT HEALTH
Froedtert Health offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity - Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
INTRODUCTION
Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere
LOCATION
Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON-SITE.
FTE: 0.900000
Standard Hours: 36.00
Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details:
Monday- Friday, first shift hours. Start time between 7AM to 830AM. 8-hour shift
Holidays: One holiday/year, rotating
Weekends: Rotating
JOB SUMMARY
Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - $2,000 Sign on bonus available.
- Opportunity for promotion within department via clinical dietitian ladder
- Opportunity for professional development (project-based) bonus based on eligibility
- Flexibility with schedule start/end times to maintain staff work-life balance
- Position is fully patient care, clinical focused with set floor (inpatient postings) or clinic (outpatient postings) assignment
- Dietetic Technician support is provided to inpatient dietitians
Under minimal supervision, the clinical dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to patients identified by provider consult or through nutrition screening or standards of care. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the dietitian is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, discontinuing and documenting the nutrition plan of care. This individual demonstrates competency and utilization of dietitian order writing privileges to deliver care. The dietitian participates in compliance and quality improvement efforts to improve nutrition care provided throughout the organization.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION
A minimum of two years of experience with direct patient care is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION
Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition program is required. Completion of an ACEND approved internship or coordinated undergraduate program is required.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION
Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is required or must be registration eligible. Current RDN must also be a State of Wisconsin Certified Dietitian or show proof of application for certification within 60 days of hire or transfer. If registration eligible, must pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) national registration exam to achieve RDN status within six months of the date of hire or transfer and show proof of application for State of Wisconsin certification within 60 days of obtaining registration.
PERKS & BENEFITS AT FROEDTERT HEALTH
Froedtert Health offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
- Paid time off
- Growth opportunity - Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- Retirement plan - 403b
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Dietitian
Prioritize RD credential before your OPT start date
The RD exam through CDR is a hard requirement for most clinical dietitian roles. Sitting for and passing it before your OPT begins removes a major hiring barrier and signals to employers you're ready to work immediately without credential delays.
Target hospital systems with established HR infrastructure
Large hospital networks like academic medical centers and regional health systems have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with OPT paperwork. Smaller private practices often lack the administrative capacity to manage work authorization documentation, making them less reliable OPT sponsors.
Confirm state licensure compatibility with your OPT timeline
Dietitian licensure requirements vary by state, and some states have processing times of six to twelve weeks. Apply for your state license as early as possible so licensure and your OPT employment authorization overlap cleanly from day one.
Frame your STEM OPT extension eligibility upfront
Nutrition and dietetics degrees from STEM-designated programs qualify graduates for 24-month STEM OPT extensions. Telling employers you have three years of total OPT eligibility significantly reduces their concern about short authorization windows and H-1B transition timelines.
Target roles with H-1B sponsorship history in healthcare
Hospitals and healthcare systems that have previously sponsored H-1B visas for dietitians are far more likely to continue doing so. Ask HR directly whether they have sponsored work visas before and whether their legal team is familiar with healthcare specialty occupation filings.
Highlight clinical rotations and supervised practice hours clearly
Employers want proof of hands-on clinical competency, not just coursework. Quantify your supervised practice hours, the patient populations you worked with, and any specialty areas like renal, oncology, or critical care nutrition to differentiate yourself from other new graduates.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Dietitian jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree program's CIP code. Nutrition and dietetics programs classified under STEM-designated codes qualify graduates for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of total OPT work authorization. Confirm your program's designation with your DSO before assuming eligibility, as not every nutrition degree program holds STEM status.
How do I find Clinical Dietitian employers who sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find clinical dietitian roles where employers are open to OPT work authorization. Searching general job boards makes it difficult to filter for sponsorship-friendly employers. Migrate Mate surfaces roles specifically relevant to F-1 OPT students, saving you the time of filtering through listings that won't work for your situation.
Do I need to be a Registered Dietitian to work on OPT as a Clinical Dietitian?
Yes, virtually all clinical dietitian roles require RD credentials from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Most states also require a state dietitian license before you can practice. Both credentials are independent of your immigration status, but they must be secured before or immediately at the start of your OPT employment period to avoid gaps in authorized work.
Is Clinical Dietitian considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Clinical dietitian roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B rules because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition science, or a directly related field. The position's direct reliance on a specific body of specialized knowledge makes it a strong fit for H-1B petitions, which matters when you're evaluating employers for long-term sponsorship potential beyond OPT.
Can I work as a Clinical Dietitian at multiple healthcare facilities on OPT?
OPT work must be directly related to your degree and at least 20 hours per week for full-time OPT students. Working at multiple facilities is permitted if the combined work is consistent with your authorized field. Each employer must be reported to your DSO through your school's system. Unauthorized employment, even part-time at a second site, puts your OPT status at risk.
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