Dietitian United States

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What the job involves

  • Conduct nutritional assessments for patients or residents.
  • Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
  • Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
  • Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Ensure compliance with dietary regulations and facility standards.
  • Document nutritional information and care plans in medical records.

Summed up from 30 recent Dietitian job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Dietary Assessment 4 in 10 postings
  • Nutrition Therapy 2 in 10 postings
  • Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
  • Dietary Planning 1 in 10 postings
  • Long-Term Care 1 in 15 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Commission on Dietetic Registration 4 in 10 postings
  • Dietitian License 4 in 10 postings
  • Certified Diet Manager 3 in 10 postings
  • State License 2 in 10 postings
  • Multi-State Licensure 1 in 30 postings
  • Driver's License 1 in 30 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 45 postings
  • Certified Specialist in Renal 1 in 50 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 15 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 1 in 15 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • Associate degree 1 in 50 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 9 in 10 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 10 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 195 postings

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Is this role in demand?

3,394 open Dietitian jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $75,300 a year (most between $70k and $87k). See the full salary breakdown

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