OPT Dietitian Jobs
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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08/07/2026
Position: Registered Dietitian (RD)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, (8-Hour Shifts)
Retention Bonus: $5,000 Currently Offered
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.
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!
Requirements
- New grads encouraged to apply - no Dialysis experience required.
- Experience in Dialysis or In-Center Hemodialysis (ICHD) preferred but not required.
- 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-RP1
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.
The Salary Range for the role is $80,100 - $118,000/year. 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.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
Posting Date
08/07/2026
Position: Registered Dietitian (RD)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, (8-Hour Shifts)
Retention Bonus: $5,000 Currently Offered
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.
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!
Requirements
- New grads encouraged to apply - no Dialysis experience required.
- Experience in Dialysis or In-Center Hemodialysis (ICHD) preferred but not required.
- 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-RP1
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.
The Salary Range for the role is $80,100 - $118,000/year. 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.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
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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.