TN Visa Registered Dietitian Jobs
Registered Dietitian is one of the named occupations on the TN visa list under USMCA, making it one of the more straightforward paths to U.S. sponsorship for Canadian and Mexican RDs. Your Canadian credential through Dietitians of Canada maps directly to the U.S. requirement, and there is no lottery standing between you and a qualifying offer.
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Exemption Status:
Exempt
Hiring Range:
$56,243.20 - $101,254.40
Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Holidays - No More Than Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
Scheduled Hours:
7AM-3:30PM
Shift:
1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Cost Center:
10030 - 6215 Clinical Nutrition
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Major Responsibilities:
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Screens patients according to level of need, assigns level of care and performs nutritional assessments of patients in assigned unit and/or clinic.
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Recommends modified diets and/or provides nutrition support by recommending parenteral and enteral nutrition based on diagnoses and lab data. Recommendations include macronutrients, additives, fluid, and electrolytes. Calculates nutrient content and recommends appropriate feeding regimen based on patient status.
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Interacts with other members of health care team, such as physician, registered nurse and pharmacist, to facilitate and deliver effective patient care.
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Formulates nutrition care plan using laboratory and anthropometric data, medical diagnosis, clinical condition, and documents findings in medical record within designated time frame using the Nutrition Care Process.
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Writes Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) orders in accordance with UMMMC Center-Wide Policy 2524 (Registered Dietitian/Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD-LDN) Order Writing).
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
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Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Science, Business or related field if eligible for initial registration on or after January 1st, 2024. If hired prior to January 1, 2024, a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Science, Business or related field is acceptable.
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Current registration with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency of the AND.
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Massachusetts state license (LDN) is required for outpatient dietitian positions upon hire. Massachusetts state license (LDN) is required for inpatient dietitian positions upon hire or to be obtained within 6 months of hire or will be subject to termination.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
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Ability to influence the quality of patient care in an advisory capacity to the physician and other health care team members.
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Demonstrated skill in analyzing problems and making decisions.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Verify your credential before applying
Canadian RDs credentialed through Dietitians of Canada satisfy the TN visa category without additional evaluation. Mexican RDs should confirm their degree aligns with a U.S. bachelor's-level dietetics program, since consular officers assess equivalency at the port of entry.
Target health systems with dietitian vacancies
Hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics hire RDs regularly and are experienced with TN sponsorship. Filter your search to employers in states with high dietitian demand, including Texas, California, and Florida, where clinical nutrition roles are consistently posted.
Search TN-specific roles using Migrate Mate
Generic job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type. Migrate Mate surfaces Registered Dietitian roles at employers willing to support TN status, saving you the step of manually vetting each posting for sponsorship eligibility.
Confirm your employer understands TN requirements
Ask your hiring contact whether they've supported TN status before. The employer doesn't file a petition with USCIS for Canadians, but they must provide a detailed offer letter listing your RD title, duties, and that the role requires a nutrition degree.
Get your offer letter language right
Your TN offer letter must explicitly state the position title as Dietitian or Registered Dietitian, describe clinical or counseling duties tied to a bachelor's degree in dietetics, and confirm full-time or part-time status. Vague job descriptions are a common reason for port-of-entry delays.
Prepare for Mexican nationals' consular appointment
Unlike Canadians who apply at the border, Mexican RDs must attend a U.S. consular interview. Schedule your appointment well in advance of your start date, and bring your credential documentation, degree transcripts, and the original signed offer letter.
Registered Dietitian TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TN visa cover Registered Dietitians specifically?
Yes. Dietitian is explicitly named in the USMCA TN occupation list. You don't need to argue that the role qualifies the way you would with H-1B visa specialty occupation determinations. Canadian RDs apply at the port of entry; Mexican RDs apply at a U.S. consulate. In both cases, proof of your RD credential and a qualifying offer letter are the core documents.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Registered Dietitians?
TN is faster, simpler, and has no annual lottery for Canadians. H-1B requires your employer to file a petition with USCIS, pay fees, and enter an annual lottery where selection isn't guaranteed. TN for Canadian RDs is adjudicated at the port of entry on the same day—your employer prepares a support letter, and you present it directly to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The tradeoff is that TN doesn't confer dual intent, so long-term permanent residency planning requires a separate immigration strategy.
Where can I find Registered Dietitian jobs that offer TN sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't distinguish between employers who will support TN status and those who won't. Migrate Mate filters Registered Dietitian roles by employers open to TN visa sponsorship, so you spend your time on applications that can actually lead to a U.S. work authorization rather than roles that screen out international candidates.
Can a Canadian RD apply for TN status at any land border crossing?
Yes. Canadian citizens can apply for TN status at any CBP port of entry, including land border crossings, airports with preclearance, and international airports upon arrival. Bring your credential documentation, offer letter, and proof of Canadian citizenship. CBP adjudicates TN applications on the spot, and most straightforward RD cases are approved the same day.
What happens if my TN status is tied to one employer and I want to change jobs?
Your TN status is employer-specific. If you change jobs, you need a new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you start working there. Canadian RDs can apply at the port of entry again with a new offer letter. Mexican RDs need a new consular appointment. There is no portability provision under TN the way AC21 applies to certain H-1B holders, so plan your transition timeline carefully with your new employer.