Registered Dietitian Jobs in Indiana
Registered Dietitian jobs in Indiana are concentrated in hospital systems, long-term care, and outpatient clinical nutrition, with steady demand from entry-level clinical roles through senior and management positions. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville account for the largest share of openings, anchored by major employers such as Indiana University Health, Ascension St. Vincent, and Parkview Health. The most in-demand specialties are clinical nutrition, renal dietetics, and pediatric nutrition. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Hospital Name: Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital
Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical
Position: Registered Dietitian
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Schedule: Fulltime
Compensation: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on years of experience)
Sign On Bonus: $10,000
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
- Provides quality nutrition services including, but not limited to, screening, initial assessment, re-assessments, nutrition counseling and education, therapeutic diet calculations, and calorie counts. Develops an appropriate nutritional care plan.
- Considers religious, cultural, and ethical factors when completing nutrition assessments and creating plan of care.
- Evaluates potential food/drug interactions, and/or herb/supplement interactions. Provides nutrition education/counseling as appropriate.
- Communicates and implements the nutritional plan of care with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Attend Interdisciplinary Care meetings, when assigned, for the development of patient care plans. Participates with the interdisciplinary team in various medical rounds (as available at the facility) i.e., wound rounds, or dysphagia rounds.
- Develops and implements educational programs for patients and staff. Works with the patient to identify a nutrition education plan and sets achievable goals.
- Keeps current with nutritional practices and theories. Maintains current ADA requirements, (i.e., Professional Portfolio, self-development, and continuing education classes.)
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
- Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
- One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.
*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Hospital Name: Select Medical Rehabilitation Hospital at Lutheran Hospital
Joint venture/Partnership/Affiliation with Select Medical
Position: Registered Dietitian
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Schedule: Fulltime
Compensation: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour (based on years of experience)
Sign On Bonus: $10,000
Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.
- Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
- Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO and Paid Sick Time for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, employee assistance program (EAP), and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
- Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
- Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
- Provides quality nutrition services including, but not limited to, screening, initial assessment, re-assessments, nutrition counseling and education, therapeutic diet calculations, and calorie counts. Develops an appropriate nutritional care plan.
- Considers religious, cultural, and ethical factors when completing nutrition assessments and creating plan of care.
- Evaluates potential food/drug interactions, and/or herb/supplement interactions. Provides nutrition education/counseling as appropriate.
- Communicates and implements the nutritional plan of care with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Attend Interdisciplinary Care meetings, when assigned, for the development of patient care plans. Participates with the interdisciplinary team in various medical rounds (as available at the facility) i.e., wound rounds, or dysphagia rounds.
- Develops and implements educational programs for patients and staff. Works with the patient to identify a nutrition education plan and sets achievable goals.
- Keeps current with nutritional practices and theories. Maintains current ADA requirements, (i.e., Professional Portfolio, self-development, and continuing education classes.)
Minimum Qualifications
- Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
- Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
- One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.
*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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The qualifications that appear most often in registered dietitian jobs across Indiana.
- Active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential recognized by Indiana state employers
- Commission on Dietetic Registration RDN credential required for all clinical positions
- Bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a closely related field
- Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
- Experience with clinical documentation systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Strong skills in medical nutrition therapy and patient education across care settings
Registered Dietitian Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered dietitian in Indiana?
To become a registered dietitian in Indiana, you must earn at least a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition from an accredited program, complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice internship, and pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam to earn the RDN credential. Indiana does not currently require a separate state-issued dietitian license, so the RDN credential is the primary qualification Indiana employers require for clinical and institutional roles.
How much do registered dietitians make in Indiana?
Registered dietitians in Indiana earn a median of about $66,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,050 for the lowest 10% to over $84,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered dietitians in Indiana?
Indiana registered dietitian roles are posted by DiningRD, DaVita, and NutraCo and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Indiana's large integrated health systems and long-term care networks generate the most consistent openings across the state.
Which Indiana cities have the most registered dietitian jobs?
Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and New Albany have the most registered dietitian openings in Indiana. Indianapolis dominates because it is home to Indiana University Health and Ascension St. Vincent's flagship facilities, while Fort Wayne and Evansville are regional medical centers with large hospital networks and growing outpatient nutrition programs that drive steady local demand.
Are there remote registered dietitian jobs in Indiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Registered dietitian work is largely hands-on and site-based, particularly in clinical and long-term care settings. About 38% of registered dietitian openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and the positions most likely to be remote are outpatient counseling, telehealth nutrition coaching, and corporate wellness consulting roles.
How can I get hired as a registered dietitian in Indiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for clinical dietitian associate or diet technician roles at Indiana University Health or Ascension St. Vincent, both of which have onboarded new RDN graduates into supervised clinical rotations and structured orientation programs. Candidates who have completed their ACEND internship in Indiana have an edge because they arrive with local preceptor references. Lateral entry from diet technician, food service management, or health coaching roles is also common at community hospitals and long-term care facilities across Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.
Where can I find and apply to registered dietitian jobs in Indiana?
You can find and apply to registered dietitian jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings from hospitals, health systems, and other employers across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly.
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