TN Visa Clinical Dietitian Jobs
Clinical Dietitian is a TN visa-eligible profession under USMCA, open to Canadian and Mexican nationals with a recognized degree in dietetics and a current state or national credential. Employers in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics actively offer sponsorship, and the TN has no lottery, making it a faster path to U.S. practice than H-1B visa.
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North Alabama Medical Center
Pay Rate:
Salary - Salary Plan, 65,000.00 USD Annual
Work Shift:
Job Description
We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate leader to join our culinary team!
Guide patients, families, and facility staff on all aspects of medical nutrition therapy to create a healthy and healing environment. Build relationships with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs.
Responsibilities
Registered Dietitian at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL
Starting salary $65,000 (Negotiable based on experience) + $3,000 RD sign-on bonus
Hybrid remote schedule available!
Extra benefits include paid CDR and state licensure fees and up to 18 FREE CEUs annually!
- Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care
- Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
- Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
- Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status
- Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
- Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
- Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
- Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
- Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
- Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
- Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
- Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
- Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
What We Offer
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career development and ongoing training
Important to Know
- Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
Who is HHS
HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.
We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.
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Location:
North Alabama Medical Center
Pay Rate:
Salary - Salary Plan, 65,000.00 USD Annual
Work Shift:
Job Description
We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate leader to join our culinary team!
Guide patients, families, and facility staff on all aspects of medical nutrition therapy to create a healthy and healing environment. Build relationships with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs.
Responsibilities
Registered Dietitian at North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, AL
Starting salary $65,000 (Negotiable based on experience) + $3,000 RD sign-on bonus
Hybrid remote schedule available!
Extra benefits include paid CDR and state licensure fees and up to 18 FREE CEUs annually!
- Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care
- Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
- Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
- Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status
- Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
- Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
- Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
- Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
- Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
- Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
- Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
- Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
- Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
- Knowledge of regulatory standards
- Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software
What We Offer
- Paid time off (vacation and sick)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career development and ongoing training
Important to Know
- Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
- Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
- HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.
Who is HHS
HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.
We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Dietitian
Verify your credential meets TN requirements
TN visa admission for dietitians requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura in dietetics or nutrition. A degree titled 'food science' or 'nutritional sciences' without a clinical dietetics focus can trigger a CBP denial, so confirm your credential maps directly to the listed occupation before applying.
Get your RD or RDN credential active early
Most U.S. hospital employers require a Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration before your start date. Passing the CDR exam before your job search shortens the offer-to-sponsorship timeline and removes a common contingency from employment contracts.
Target employers with clinical nutrition departments
Hospitals, VA facilities, dialysis centers, and large long-term care networks regularly sponsor TN dietitians. Filter your search by facility type rather than geography, academic medical centers and integrated health systems tend to have HR teams already familiar with TN documentation requirements.
Use Migrate Mate to find experienced visa sponsors
Searching for Clinical Dietitian roles without filtering by employer visa experience wastes time. Migrate Mate surfaces positions from employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to organizations unfamiliar with sponsoring work visas. These employers have demonstrated experience with visa sponsorship, making them more likely to support your TN application through the straightforward support letter process.
Ask employers about support letter specifics before signing
Your TN application requires an employer support letter that names your job title, duties, educational requirements, and TN category. Confirm the hiring team can produce this letter and that it explicitly references the dietitian occupation, vague letters citing only 'health professional' are a common CBP sticking point.
Understand the Mexican TN cap before you negotiate a start date
Mexican nationals are subject to a 5,500 annual TN allocation, unlike Canadians who receive TN status at the port of entry without a cap. If you're Mexican, file through USCIS with Form I-129 and build at least 90 days into your offer timeline to account for processing.
Clinical Dietitian TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clinical Dietitian qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Dietitian or Nutritionist is an explicitly listed occupation in the USMCA TN schedule. You need a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in dietetics or a closely related nutrition field. A general degree in food science or biology without a clinical dietetics focus may not satisfy CBP, so your credential title and transcript matter.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Clinical Dietitian roles?
The TN is faster and more predictable for dietitians than H-1B. There is no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and Canadians can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B requires an April lottery, a cap-subject petition, and a minimum six-month wait before the October 1 start date. For most dietitians, TN is the practical first choice.
Do I need a state license to get TN status as a dietitian?
CBP does not require a state dietitian license as a condition of TN admission, but most U.S. employers do. Around 30 states have mandatory licensure for practicing dietitians. If your target state requires a license, your employer may make the offer contingent on licensure, so apply for state licensure in parallel with your job search.
Where can I find Clinical Dietitian jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lists Clinical Dietitian positions from employers offering TN visa sponsorship, filtering out roles where the employer has no familiarity with the process. Searching a general job board and then cold-asking about TN sponsorship is far less efficient and often leads to dead ends with HR teams unfamiliar with USMCA categories.
Can a Mexican dietitian use the TN visa, and is the process different?
Yes, Mexican nationals qualify for TN status as dietitians under USMCA, but the process differs from Canada. Mexicans must file Form I-129 with USCIS and pay the associated petition fees, rather than applying at a port of entry. The 5,500 annual TN cap for Mexican nationals means filing early in the fiscal year reduces any allocation risk. Budget at least 90 days between offer acceptance and your intended start date.