Research Dietitian Jobs in Denver, CO
Research Dietitian jobs in Denver are in active demand, concentrated in the Fitzsimons/Aurora medical corridor, the Denver Health and Anschutz Medical Campus areas, and the RiNo and downtown biotech clusters, across academic medical centers, hospital networks, food science firms, and public health agencies. Employers hiring right now include Denver Health, Angi, and InnovAge. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Sentido Health
Sentido Health is a boutique home health solutions company founded on a deeply personal mission — to support medically complex patients and their families with the heartfelt care we'd give our own. We offer the product selection and clinical resources of large national organizations, delivered with the individualized approach only a boutique provider can. We consider our patients family, and our team is built on the belief that every person deserves more than a delivery — they deserve a partner.
The Opportunity
We're not just offering a job — we're offering a meaningful career in a mission-driven environment.
As a Regional Nutrition Manager, Registered Dietitian (RD), you'll play a critical role in expanding access to care for medically fragile patients while supporting referral partners and driving territory growth. You'll join a collaborative, high-performing team that values clinical excellence, relationship-building, and measurable results. We're seeking a motivated Registered Dietitian who thrives in a fast-paced, field-based environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes through education, advocacy, and strategic account management. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
- Manage pending patients through the documentation and authorization process to ensure timely service and compliance
- Manage monthly/quarterly budgetary guidelines to ensure overall territory profitability (fuel, marketing, travel, meals, etc.)
- Responsible for reaching outlined monthly sales revenue targets
- Properly review, research, and prioritize pending orders to make the most effective use of time and ensure patient satisfaction
- Responsible for understanding and responding to all of the given territory's needs and overall care of his/her patients
- Effectively manage (if applicable) other team members and triage situations throughout a given day to best serve our patients
- Serve as a concierge to key accounts, representing Sentido in key communications
- Create weekly routes with recurring calls to complete all required physician calls
- Organize and complete expected face-to-face calls and telephone contacts within outlined territory
- Follow specified instructions in the delivery of patient protected health information, sales messages, and marketing material
- Participate in educational meetings and events as directed
- Function as patient ombudsman to facilitate timely service to our clients and to provide solutions on any issues or conflict relating to the same
- Manage current patient census; communicate and stay current with clinical updates as necessary with appropriate staff
- Identify new business (sales & marketing) opportunities within call points and key accounts
- Maintain an on-call schedule with team members in your territory to ensure proper coverage for after-hour calls
- Responsible for same-day emergency deliveries or patient home visits as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely management of Pending CMN reports in compliance with company standards
What You Bring
Required Skills
- Strong ability to recognize and respond to patient and referral source needs
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Professional telephone and email etiquette
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, self-directed environment
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- Sound decision-making and problem-resolution abilities
- Ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional customer service
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability
- Ability to educate patients and family members on necessary equipment and services
- Experience recognizing the needs and concerns of individuals
Competencies
- Accurate and timely documentation in Brightree and other systems
- Creates weekly schedule
- Effective communication with patients and referral sources, and internal staff
- Ability to meet daily face-to-face appointment expectations (12 per day) and territory conversion goals
- Knowledge of Sentido service lines and commitment to ongoing product education
- Proper storage and handling of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations
- Compliance with PPE
- Inventory management within assigned territory while maintaining adequate supplies on hand
Education & Experience
- Minimum of bachelor's degree required; master's degree required if registration was obtained after January 1, 2024
- Current registration by the Commission of Dietetic Registration
Why Sentido Health?
- Boutique culture: National resources with a personal touch – you’re not a number here
- Mission you’ll feel: Founded by a family, for families – the work is genuinely meaningful
- Competitive compensation: Annual base salary of $85,000 - $95,000 based on experience, plus a monthly $150 vehicle stipend and a company-issued gas card.
- Performance driven: A commission structure tied directly to your impact, with total compensation potential of up to $120,000.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental, short-term disability, flexible savings account, GAP, and telehealth
- PTO: 80 to 160 hours based on tenure
- 401(k) with matching: 100% match up to 4%, partial match up to 6%
- Wellness perk: Free gym membership or $25 monthly stipend if unavailable in your area
- Growth opportunities: Internal development and advancement pathways
Work Environment & Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt, field-based position with a home office component. Work occurs in professional healthcare settings, physician offices, patient homes, and community locations within the assigned territory. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a rotating on-call schedule as determined by your supervisor. This role requires frequent travel within the assigned territory and may involve extended periods of driving, standing, walking, reaching, and occasional lifting of items up to 20 pounds.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a team where your clinical expertise directly improves the lives of medically fragile patients and the families who love them. Apply today and become a part of the Sentido family.
Sentido Health participates in the E-Verify program. Sentido Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Research Dietitian Jobs in Denver: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a research dietitian job in Denver?
Denver's strongest hiring comes from academic medical centers tied to the Anschutz Medical Campus, large integrated health systems, VA facilities, and food and nutrition science companies based along the Front Range. Candidates who stand out typically hold RD credentials plus research experience in clinical trials, community health, or food product development. Familiarity with grant-funded research environments and Colorado's strong public health sector gives applicants a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire research dietitians in Denver?
Companies currently hiring research dietitians in Denver include Denver Health, Angi, and InnovAge, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Denver's employer mix tends to run from large academic hospital systems and VA medical centers to nutrition-focused consumer brands and contract research organizations serving the Rocky Mountain region.
Are there remote research dietitian jobs in Denver?
Yes, though remote availability depends heavily on role type: clinical and hands-on lab positions are almost always on-site, while data analysis, grant writing, and nutrition communications roles are more often remote-eligible. About 40% of research dietitian openings tied to Denver are remote or hybrid as of July 2026. The most remote-friendly work in Denver typically involves diet assessment data review, research coordination, and policy or program evaluation.
How can I get a research dietitian job in Denver with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Denver is securing a research assistant or dietetic intern role within one of the Anschutz Medical Campus-affiliated programs or Denver Health's community nutrition initiatives. Entry-level research coordinators, diet technicians registered, and public health nutrition aides at Denver county agencies regularly transition into full research dietitian roles. Volunteering with local food security nonprofits or assisting on university-funded nutrition studies builds the hands-on research portfolio that Denver employers consistently look for.
Which industries hire the most research dietitians in Denver?
The sectors hiring the most research dietitians in Denver are Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Denver's concentration of academic medical institutions, a growing biotech and functional food industry along the Front Range, and well-funded public health programs through Denver County drive consistent demand for research dietitians across these fields.
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