Registered Dietitian Jobs in Pennsylvania

Registered Dietitian jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, with strong hiring across hospital systems, long-term care facilities, school districts, and outpatient clinical settings at levels from entry-level clinical dietitians through senior nutrition managers. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Hershey anchor the largest concentrations of openings, where employers like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Penn State Health maintain ongoing needs for registered dietitians. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania include renal nutrition, oncology nutrition, and community and public health dietetics. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles79
Top employerNutraCo
Top cityPhiladelphia, PA
Cities hiring49
Work type47% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Haven Place
Registered Dietitian
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Haven Place
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Registered Dietitian
Haven Place
Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Public Health

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Eden Senior Care
Registered Dietitian (Part Time)
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Eden Senior Care
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Registered Dietitian (Part Time)
Eden Senior Care
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
$36 - $42/hr
Bachelor's degree

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HSM Management
Registered Dietitian
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HSM Management
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Registered Dietitian
HSM Management
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
Master's degree

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PAM Health
Registered Clinical Dietitian - FT Days | Hampden Rehab
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PAM Health
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Registered Clinical Dietitian - FT Days | Hampden Rehab
PAM Health
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
5,001-10,000

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CULINESSE
Registered Dietitian - 16 hours - Part-Time
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CULINESSE
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Registered Dietitian - 16 hours - Part-Time
CULINESSE
Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Master's degree
51-200

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Registered Dietitian Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Philadelphia
9 jobs
Pittsburgh
5 jobs
Harrisburg
4 jobs
Wilkes-Barre
4 jobs
Danville
3 jobs
Bethlehem
3 jobs
York
2 jobs
Darby
2 jobs
Lancaster
2 jobs

Registered Dietitian Job Market in Pennsylvania

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

Who's Hiring

  • NutraCo
    NutraCo11
  • Healthcare Services
    Healthcare Services6
  • Sylvan Health
    Sylvan Health5
  • Geisinger
    Geisinger4
  • Claxton Dietetic Solutions
    Claxton Dietetic Solutions4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Agriculture & Farming

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

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

  • Active registered dietitian nutritionist credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • Pennsylvania state dietitian-nutritionist license issued by the State Board of Dietitian-Nutritionist Examiners
  • Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field
  • Experience with electronic health record documentation, particularly Epic or Cerner
  • Strong clinical assessment skills for medical nutrition therapy across diverse patient populations

Registered Dietitian Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered dietitian in Pennsylvania?

To become a registered dietitian in Pennsylvania, you must earn a degree in dietetics or nutrition from an ACEND-accredited program, complete a supervised dietetic internship, and pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration credentialing exam. Pennsylvania also requires a separate state license issued by the State Board of Dietitian-Nutritionist Examiners before you may practice. Most Pennsylvania employers verify both credentials before extending an offer.

How much do registered dietitians make in Pennsylvania?

Registered dietitians in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $67,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $43,370 for the lowest 10% to over $92,150 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire registered dietitians in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring registered dietitians in Pennsylvania right now include NutraCo, Healthcare Services, and Sylvan Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of large academic medical centers, regional hospital networks, and integrated health systems means openings appear regularly across both inpatient and outpatient settings throughout the state.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most registered dietitian jobs?

Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg have the most registered dietitian openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its density of academic medical centers and large health systems, Pittsburgh draws volume from UPMC's sprawling network, and smaller markets like Hershey and Allentown generate steady openings tied to anchor institutions such as Penn State Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Are there remote registered dietitian jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they're less common than in desk-based fields because most registered dietitian roles involve direct patient assessment and hands-on clinical work. About 78% of registered dietitian openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be in telehealth nutrition counseling, corporate wellness consulting, or population health management rather than acute clinical care.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying for a clinical dietitian I or dietitian resident position at a large Pennsylvania health system such as UPMC, Penn Medicine, or Jefferson Health, all of which periodically run structured new-graduate or dietetic residency programs. Holding both your Commission on Dietetic Registration credential and your Pennsylvania state license before you apply removes a common hiring barrier. Candidates who have completed their internship rotations at Pennsylvania facilities and can point to hands-on experience in renal or oncology nutrition tend to move through the process fastest.

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

You can find and apply to registered dietitian jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings across hospital systems, long-term care, outpatient clinics, and school and community nutrition programs. Find roles that fit your credentials and experience and apply directly.

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