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Dietitian jobs on OPT are available at hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and corporate wellness programs. Most roles require RD or RDN credentials, which means passing the CDR exam before or during your OPT period. STEM OPT extension is not available for dietetics, so a 12-month timeline applies unless you secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsHennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
We are currently seeking a Dietitian to join our Medical Nutrition Therapy team. This casual role will work inpatient/hospital shifts on-site (downtown Minneapolis) based on scheduling needs (weekdays).
SUMMARY
Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with a variety of conditions in a variety of settings. Supervises the provision of nutritional services to patients in assigned work area.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient’s nutritional needs, develops and implements nutrition care plan and goals for patients based on individualized needs in both inpatient and ambulatory settings
- Assesses appropriateness of nutrition and medication regimen (including diet, enteral, and/or parenteral regimens) and makes corresponding recommendations to the health care provider
- Documents nutritional care provided, patient/client responses to care, and changes in care plan per department and organization standards of care in the electronic health record
- Attends interdisciplinary rounds in assigned areas. Consults with other members of the health care team about the nutritional needs of patients including physicians, nurses, and therapists to coordinate care for the patient in both inpatient and outpatient areas
- Writes orders for medical nutrition therapy. Takes verbal orders from physicians to modify the patient's medical nutrition therapy plan, documenting the verbal order in the medical record according to hospital policy when appropriate
- Participates in training new staff and in-service training for existing staff
- Develops educational materials pertaining to health and nutrition, using current evidence-based protocols
- Provides nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, health care professionals, and community groups, and serves as a preceptor to students
- Makes appropriate referrals to health care providers
- May place feeding tubes as directed (inpatient only)
- Attends conferences, seminars, webinars, and workshops to sustain current knowledge of nutrition topics and maintain licensure and registration. Uses best available research as the foundation for evidence based practice
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives within the department and/or organization
- Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff
- Maintains basic computer skills in order to complete job functions using a variety of software and hardware (including but not limited to the electronic health record)
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in food/nutrition or dietetics
- Completion of a commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) approved practice program
Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer skills preferred
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Possesses nutrition knowledge to care for patients across the life cycle
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills such as to communicate with a broad range of individuals
License/Certifications:
Required:
- Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) and have licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Dietitian (LD)
-OR-
- RD eligible and become licensed in Minnesota within six months of employment
Preferred: RD, LD
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Total Rewards Package:
- We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
- We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
- For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
Department: Medical Nutrition Therapy
Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)
Shift Detail: Day
Job Level: Staff
Employee Status: Regular
Eligible for Benefits: No
Union/Non Union: Union
Min: $31.11
Max: $40.88
Job Posting: May-08-2026
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
We are currently seeking a Dietitian to join our Medical Nutrition Therapy team. This casual role will work inpatient/hospital shifts on-site (downtown Minneapolis) based on scheduling needs (weekdays).
SUMMARY
Provides medical nutrition therapy to patients with a variety of conditions in a variety of settings. Supervises the provision of nutritional services to patients in assigned work area.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient’s nutritional needs, develops and implements nutrition care plan and goals for patients based on individualized needs in both inpatient and ambulatory settings
- Assesses appropriateness of nutrition and medication regimen (including diet, enteral, and/or parenteral regimens) and makes corresponding recommendations to the health care provider
- Documents nutritional care provided, patient/client responses to care, and changes in care plan per department and organization standards of care in the electronic health record
- Attends interdisciplinary rounds in assigned areas. Consults with other members of the health care team about the nutritional needs of patients including physicians, nurses, and therapists to coordinate care for the patient in both inpatient and outpatient areas
- Writes orders for medical nutrition therapy. Takes verbal orders from physicians to modify the patient's medical nutrition therapy plan, documenting the verbal order in the medical record according to hospital policy when appropriate
- Participates in training new staff and in-service training for existing staff
- Develops educational materials pertaining to health and nutrition, using current evidence-based protocols
- Provides nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, health care professionals, and community groups, and serves as a preceptor to students
- Makes appropriate referrals to health care providers
- May place feeding tubes as directed (inpatient only)
- Attends conferences, seminars, webinars, and workshops to sustain current knowledge of nutrition topics and maintain licensure and registration. Uses best available research as the foundation for evidence based practice
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives within the department and/or organization
- Effectively communicates departmental, organization, and industry information to staff
- Maintains basic computer skills in order to complete job functions using a variety of software and hardware (including but not limited to the electronic health record)
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in food/nutrition or dietetics
- Completion of a commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) approved practice program
Preferred Qualifications:
- Computer skills preferred
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Possesses nutrition knowledge to care for patients across the life cycle
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills such as to communicate with a broad range of individuals
License/Certifications:
Required:
- Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) and have licensure in Minnesota as a Licensed Dietitian (LD)
-OR-
- RD eligible and become licensed in Minnesota within six months of employment
Preferred: RD, LD
You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
Please Note: Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Total Rewards Package:
- We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
- We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
- For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
Department: Medical Nutrition Therapy
Primary Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Standard Hours/FTE Status: FTE = 0.01 (casual)
Shift Detail: Day
Job Level: Staff
Employee Status: Regular
Eligible for Benefits: No
Union/Non Union: Union
Min: $31.11
Max: $40.88
Job Posting: May-08-2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Dietitian
Pursue RD credentialing before OPT begins
Most employers won't consider candidates without RD or RDN credentials. Sitting for the CDR exam during your final semester or immediately after graduation gives you a competitive edge and removes a common hiring barrier before your OPT clock starts.
Target healthcare systems over private practices
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems are significantly more likely to sponsor H-1B visas than small private clinics. Focus your search on employers with established HR and immigration infrastructure, such as academic medical centers and regional hospital chains.
Highlight clinical hours specific to your specialty
Whether your background is clinical nutrition, renal dietetics, or pediatric care, leading with specialty hours on your resume signals immediate value. Specialty dietitians face less competition and are more likely to receive sponsorship consideration from employers filling hard-to-staff roles.
Address OPT authorization proactively in applications
Include a brief, clear line in your cover letter noting your OPT authorization and expected end date. Employers unfamiliar with OPT often screen out international candidates from uncertainty alone. Removing that ambiguity early keeps your application moving through the process.
Prioritize roles with H-1B sponsorship history
Not all dietitian employers sponsor visas. Research which healthcare organizations have filed H-1B petitions for dietitians in the past. Focusing your applications on employers with a documented sponsorship track record dramatically improves your odds of long-term work authorization.
Network through registered dietitian professional associations
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its state-level affiliate groups hold regular events where hiring managers attend. Building relationships through these channels often surfaces unadvertised roles and gives you a direct conversation about visa sponsorship before formally applying.
Dietitian OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a dietitian on OPT without RD credentials?
Most clinical and hospital dietitian roles require RD or RDN credentials as a condition of employment, not just preference. Working without them on OPT is technically possible in some non-clinical wellness or food service roles, but those positions rarely lead to H-1B sponsorship. Passing the CDR exam before your OPT start date is strongly advisable.
Is a dietitian role considered a STEM job for OPT extension purposes?
No. Dietetics and nutrition programs are classified under CIP codes that do not appear on the DHS STEM OPT Designated Degree Program List. This means most dietitian graduates on F-1 OPT receive a standard 12-month authorization period, not the 24-month STEM extension. Planning your H-1B sponsorship timeline around the 12-month window is essential.
Where can I find dietitian jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces dietitian roles at employers with a history of visa sponsorship. General job boards show every open position without filtering for sponsorship willingness, which wastes time. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on employers who have already demonstrated they hire international candidates.
Can my dietitian OPT job be part-time or per diem?
OPT regulations require that employment be directly related to your field of study and at least 20 hours per week. Per diem or part-time roles that meet the 20-hour minimum are permissible, but they rarely provide a path to H-1B sponsorship. Full-time positions at established healthcare employers give you the best combination of compliance and long-term immigration viability.
What happens to my OPT if I complete my dietetic internship after graduation?
Your OPT period begins after your program end date is reported in SEVIS, regardless of whether you complete a post-graduate dietetic internship concurrently. If your internship is supervised, unpaid, and part of your credentialing requirements, it may qualify as OPT employment, but confirm with your DSO before starting. Any paid hours must still meet the 20-hour weekly minimum.