Nutritionist Jobs for OPT Students
Nutritionist jobs on OPT are available across hospitals, outpatient clinics, corporate wellness programs, and public health agencies. Most roles require a bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition or dietetics, and many employers will sponsor H-1B after your OPT period. STEM OPT extension eligibility depends on your specific degree classification.
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Osolot is a global firm that offers a huge variety of on-demand talent and complete workforce solutions. We strive to become the “Best Solutions Partner” and help create a comfortable and abundant society; we also combine passion and expertise to succeed even in the most challenging circumstances.
Currently, we are looking for a Nutritionist to join our team.
Role Description
This is a part-time on-site role for a Nutritionist at Osolot. As a Nutritionist, your day-to-day tasks will include providing nutritional counseling, developing personalized meal plans, conducting nutrition education programs, providing weight management support, and monitoring clients' progress.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs nutrition screening and nutritional assessments.
- Provides follow-up assessments and updates care plans as needed.
- Develops and implements care plans based on established procedures and standards of care for patients at high nutritional risk.
- Provides nutritional care on patient units according to established departmental priorities (e.g. nutrition consults, Total Parenteral Nutrition [TPN]) and communicates nutrition care plans with appropriate interdisciplinary staff.
- Provides training to other health care professionals as needed.
- Assists in establishing standards of care for patients.
- Communicates pertinent nutritional data through documentation.
- Records medical data in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and rules and regulations.
- Demonstrates initiative, seeks opportunities and sets professional goals in areas of teaching, quality assurance, performance improvement, and research.
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required
- Solid knowledge of clinical nutrition with emphasis on nutrition and care needs.
- Maintain regular communication/documentation with supervisor and franchise office staff.
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments that consider other chronic conditions, social determinants of health, and culture utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.
Qualifications
- Expertise in Dietetics and Nutrition
- Experience in Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management
- Strong knowledge of Nutritional Education
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Certification as a Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition
- Cedula Profesional
- Two (2) years of nutrition or clinical/health care related experience
Additional qualifications that would be beneficial include a Master's degree in Nutrition, experience in a clinical setting, and knowledge of food science.
Additional Information
- TN visa will be sponsored if required:
- Must be a citizen of Mexico or Canada for TN visa.
- Must have a valid Mexico or Canada Passport for TN visa.
- Must possess all required valid documents (Education, Work Experience, Personal Documents).
- Immediate US relocation is required.
- Long Term Projects with excellent benefits.
Company Description
Osolot is a global firm that offers a huge variety of on-demand talent and complete workforce solutions. We strive to become the “Best Solutions Partner” and help create a comfortable and abundant society; we also combine passion and expertise to succeed even in the most challenging circumstances.
Currently, we are looking for a Nutritionist to join our team.
Role Description
This is a part-time on-site role for a Nutritionist at Osolot. As a Nutritionist, your day-to-day tasks will include providing nutritional counseling, developing personalized meal plans, conducting nutrition education programs, providing weight management support, and monitoring clients' progress.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Performs nutrition screening and nutritional assessments.
- Provides follow-up assessments and updates care plans as needed.
- Develops and implements care plans based on established procedures and standards of care for patients at high nutritional risk.
- Provides nutritional care on patient units according to established departmental priorities (e.g. nutrition consults, Total Parenteral Nutrition [TPN]) and communicates nutrition care plans with appropriate interdisciplinary staff.
- Provides training to other health care professionals as needed.
- Assists in establishing standards of care for patients.
- Communicates pertinent nutritional data through documentation.
- Records medical data in accordance with departmental policies and procedures and rules and regulations.
- Demonstrates initiative, seeks opportunities and sets professional goals in areas of teaching, quality assurance, performance improvement, and research.
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Experience/Knowledge/Skills Required
- Solid knowledge of clinical nutrition with emphasis on nutrition and care needs.
- Maintain regular communication/documentation with supervisor and franchise office staff.
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments that consider other chronic conditions, social determinants of health, and culture utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.
Qualifications
- Expertise in Dietetics and Nutrition
- Experience in Nutritional Counseling and Weight Management
- Strong knowledge of Nutritional Education
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Certification as a Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition
- Cedula Profesional
- Two (2) years of nutrition or clinical/health care related experience
Additional qualifications that would be beneficial include a Master's degree in Nutrition, experience in a clinical setting, and knowledge of food science.
Additional Information
- TN visa will be sponsored if required:
- Must be a citizen of Mexico or Canada for TN visa.
- Must have a valid Mexico or Canada Passport for TN visa.
- Must possess all required valid documents (Education, Work Experience, Personal Documents).
- Immediate US relocation is required.
- Long Term Projects with excellent benefits.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Nutritionist
Target healthcare systems with established sponsorship track records
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems regularly sponsor nutritionists for H-1B visas. Focus your search on employers with 500 or more employees, as they have dedicated HR and immigration infrastructure to support work authorization transitions after OPT.
Clarify your RD credential status early in conversations
Employers often conflate Registered Dietitian licensure with nutritionist roles. If you hold or are pursuing RD credentials, communicate this clearly. Licensed clinical roles are easier to classify as specialty occupations, which strengthens both your OPT employment and future H-1B eligibility.
Check whether your degree qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
Some nutrition and dietetics programs carry STEM-designated CIP codes, which unlock a 24-month OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer, as this significantly changes your employment timeline and sponsorship negotiation leverage.
Frame your role as a specialty occupation when discussing immigration
Nutritionist positions require a specific degree in a defined field, which meets the specialty occupation standard needed for H-1B sponsorship. Prepare a brief explanation of how your degree directly applies to your job duties to help HR teams understand the sponsorship case.
Pursue state licensure or RD credentialing during your OPT period
Many states require licensure to practice as a clinical nutritionist. Completing licensure during OPT demonstrates professional commitment and makes you a stronger H-1B candidate, since USCIS views licensed healthcare roles as inherently specialty occupations with clearer petition pathways.
Approach public health agencies and university nutrition programs
Government health departments and university wellness or research programs frequently hire OPT nutritionists and have experience with work authorization. These employers often offer structured sponsorship timelines, which reduces uncertainty around the H-1B filing window following your OPT authorization period.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a nutritionist on OPT without being a Registered Dietitian?
Yes. OPT work authorization is tied to your degree field, not to professional licensure. You can work in nutrition-related roles that align with your degree without holding an RD credential. However, clinical positions in hospitals or outpatient settings often require state licensure or RD status, so verify the specific role requirements before applying.
Do nutritionist jobs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your program's CIP code. Some nutrition and dietetics degrees are classified under STEM-designated fields, which makes graduates eligible for the 24-month extension. Others are not. Check with your Designated School Official to confirm your program's CIP code before assuming STEM eligibility, as this significantly affects how long you can work on OPT.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor nutritionists for H-1B after OPT?
Large hospital systems, integrated health networks, corporate wellness companies, and public health agencies are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for nutritionists. These employers have legal and HR infrastructure built for immigration sponsorship. You can browse verified OPT-friendly nutritionist employers on Migrate Mate, which filters for companies with sponsorship experience.
How does a nutritionist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
A nutritionist position qualifies as a specialty occupation when it requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, such as nutrition, dietetics, or food science, as a minimum entry requirement. If the role requires that specific academic background, USCIS generally accepts it as a specialty occupation. Roles with vague degree requirements can complicate the petition, so job description language matters.
Can I do a supervised internship or clinical rotation on OPT as part of a dietetic internship program?
Yes, supervised practical experience that is directly related to your degree field is permitted under OPT. If you are completing a dietetic internship as part of your path to RD credentialing, it can qualify as OPT employment as long as it meets USCIS requirements for OPT work authorization. Confirm the arrangement with your DSO and ensure the internship program can verify the training is field-related.
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