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Gundersen Health System
Onalaska, Wisconsin

Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Care Specialist

DietitianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$64,292.80

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything. Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System is seeking an RD, Diabetes Care Specialist to join our Endocrinology Department!

The ideal candidate is someone who demonstrates strong critical thinking and can work autonomously while still thriving in a collaborative, team‑focused environment. They should be adaptable, comfortable flexing between multiple locations and responsibilities, and eager to grow their skills in diabetes care. A willingness to learn, make sound decisions within their scope, and actively support colleagues will make them an excellent fit for this role.

What's Available

  • Full Time, 40-hours a week
  • Monday - Friday, days
  • Primary Location: La Crosse + travel to support our Outreach Clinics
  • Starting salary of $64,292.80 + more for experience

What You'll Need

  • Bachelor's degree in Dietetics
  • 2-4 years of experience as a dietitian or related healthcare field
  • Registered as a Dietitian - Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Registered Dietitian in State of Wisconsin
  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
  • Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) within 5 years of hire date

What You'll Get

A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded

A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center

Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

About Emplify Health by Gundersen

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities.

As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will provide specialized diabetes care within the Endocrinology Department while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role involves managing patient care across multiple locations and demonstrating strong clinical decision-making skills.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Dietetics and possess 2-4 years of relevant healthcare experience. A valid Registered Dietitian license in Wisconsin and Basic Life Support certification are required, with a preference for obtaining CDCES certification within five years.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

CollaborationAdaptability

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 49 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 24% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$64k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $68k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Care Specialist at Gundersen Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,176 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Dietitian Jobs

14 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution14 jobs · 6 employers

6
<$75k
3
$75k-90k
3
$90k-105k
1
$110k
1
$120k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
77%
Relocation assistance
46%
Sign-on bonus
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$110k-$120k
#2

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$95k-$110k
#3

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$84k-$101k
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,176 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Onalaska

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$342k≈ 5.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,390/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Gundersen Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
La Crosse, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA
401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional Development Opportunities
Tuition Investment Program
Wellness program with incentives
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Optional short-term and long-term disability