Entry Level Regional Dietitian Jobs
New grad regional dietitian jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical rotations can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Education, with employers like Encompass Health, DaVita, and Sodexo hiring at this level now.
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Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Specialty: Diabetes Care
Schedule: Full-time | Days
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, monitor nutrition status and manage individualized care plans for long-term bariatric success.
- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional counseling—focusing on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habits—while continuously monitoring patient progress to adjust individualized care plans.
- Empower individuals by facilitating bariatric education classes, hosting support groups, and teaching mindful eating and sustainable behavior modification.
- Partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams while ensuring accurate, compliant medical record (EMR) documentation and accreditation compliance.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION: Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Location: Nashville, TN
Facility: Saint Thomas Medical Partners
Specialty: Diabetes Care
Schedule: Full-time | Days
Retirement: 403(b) plan
Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional assessments, monitor nutrition status and manage individualized care plans for long-term bariatric success.
- Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nutritional counseling—focusing on diet progression, supplementation, and long-term habits—while continuously monitoring patient progress to adjust individualized care plans.
- Empower individuals by facilitating bariatric education classes, hosting support groups, and teaching mindful eating and sustainable behavior modification.
- Partner closely with surgeons and multidisciplinary care teams while ensuring accurate, compliant medical record (EMR) documentation and accreditation compliance.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION: Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Who's Hiring
- Encompass Health22
- DaVita21
- Sodexo19
- Nutritious Lifestyles16
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare15
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- Healthcare & Medical Services296
- Food & Beverage21
- Education19
- Science & Research8
- Non-Profit & Social Services6
Entry Level Regional Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level regional dietitian job?
Start by highlighting clinical rotations, internships, and any supervised practice hours on your resume, since these carry real weight at the entry level. Employers at this stage look for candidates who are registered or actively pursuing registration, comfortable working across multiple locations, and able to manage their own schedule. Tailoring your application to show geographic flexibility and familiarity with population-based nutrition programs gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire entry level regional dietitians?
Companies hiring entry level regional dietitians right now include Encompass Health, DaVita, and Sodexo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring is concentrated among healthcare systems, food service management companies, and corporate wellness organizations that build their dietitian teams from recent graduates and junior candidates.
Are there remote entry level regional dietitian jobs?
Yes, though most entry level regional dietitian roles involve some on-site or travel component given the multi-location nature of the work. About 11% of entry level regional dietitian openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in telehealth, corporate wellness, and health plan roles that focus on program development over direct patient contact.
Are these new grad regional dietitian jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior regional dietitian roles alongside other entry level positions. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts supervised internships or dietetic practice programs toward the requirement, or explicitly accepts candidates who completed a dietetic internship in lieu of work history. Look for language like "new graduates welcome" or "recent dietetic internship accepted" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level regional dietitians?
Entry Level regional dietitian roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Food & Beverage, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate at scale across multiple sites, making regional coverage a core need, and they tend to build internal pipelines by recruiting and training new graduates directly.