Registered Dietitian Jobs in Missouri

Registered Dietitian jobs in Missouri draw consistent demand across hospital systems, long-term care networks, outpatient clinics, and community health settings, with openings at both entry and experienced levels. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor most of the hiring, with Columbia also active, where employers like BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and Mercy Health regularly post registered dietitian openings. The specialties seeing the strongest interest include clinical nutrition, renal dietetics, and diabetes education. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerSaint Luke's
Top cityKansas City, MO
Cities hiring24
Work type77% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Registered Clinical Dietitian - PRN Days | St. Luke's Rehab
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Registered Clinical Dietitian - PRN Days | St. Luke's Rehab
St. Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital
Chesterfield, Missouri
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling

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Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Care
University City, Missouri
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Registered Dietitian
St. Croix Hospice
Harrisonville, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Registered Dietitian
St. Croix Hospice
Bolivar, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Registered Dietitian
St. Croix Hospice
Saint Peters, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
Master's degree
501-1,000

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Registered Dietitian Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kansas City
4 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs
Blue Springs
3 jobs
O'Fallon
2 jobs
Lees Summit
2 jobs
Independence
2 jobs
Ozark
1 job
Butler
1 job
Fulton
1 job

Registered Dietitian Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Saint Luke's5 open roles
St. Croix Hospice4 open roles
DiningRD3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered dietitian jobs across Missouri.

  • Active Missouri registered dietitian license or eligibility through the Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a closely related field
  • Completion of an accredited supervised practice program or dietetic internship
  • Experience with medical nutrition therapy and patient care documentation
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in clinical settings

Registered Dietitian Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered dietitian in Missouri?

To work as a registered dietitian in Missouri, you must hold an active license issued by the Missouri Division of Professional Registration under the State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. Licensure requires passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam and completing an accredited dietetic internship. Missouri also participates in the Dietitian Licensure Compact, so dietitians licensed in compact states may practice in Missouri without a separate application.

How much do registered dietitians make in Missouri?

Registered dietitians in Missouri earn a median of about $65,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,980 for the lowest 10% to over $85,900 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire registered dietitians in Missouri?

Employers hiring registered dietitians in Missouri right now include Saint Luke's, St. Croix Hospice, and DiningRD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems and long-term care networks account for the majority of steady registered dietitian openings across the state.

Which Missouri cities have the most registered dietitian jobs?

Kansas City, Springfield, and Blue Springs lead Missouri for registered dietitian openings. St. Louis and Kansas City drive the highest volume because of their dense concentration of hospital systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient specialty clinics, while Columbia draws consistent postings from the University of Missouri Health Care network and the surrounding regional health infrastructure.

Are there remote registered dietitian jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they are limited. Registered dietitian work is largely hands-on and tied to patient care settings, so fully remote positions represent a smaller share of the market. About 23% of registered dietitian openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The roles most likely to be remote are telehealth nutrition counseling and corporate wellness consulting positions.

How can I get hired as a registered dietitian in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for dietetic internship-to-hire programs or new-graduate clinical nutrition roles at Missouri's major health systems. BJC HealthCare and Mercy Health both have structured onboarding for early-career dietitians in their St. Louis and Kansas City facilities. Candidates who hold Missouri licensure and a Commission on Dietetic Registration credential stand out immediately. Lateral entry from food service management or diet tech roles within hospital settings is another common route into the profession.

Where can I find and apply to registered dietitian jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to registered dietitian jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Missouri employers. Search for roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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