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Staff Dietitian IRP

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Job Description

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  • Job Title: Staff Dietitian IRP
  • Department: James | Clinical Nutrition Services Staff Dietitians are responsible for providing nutritional care to patients which may include screening, nutrition assessment and care plan development, ongoing nutrition intervention, nutrition counseling and diet education according to department and medical center policies and procedures. Dietitians oversee the care provided by dietetic technicians and serve as the primary link between the patient care units, the staff and patients and the Department. Staff Dietitians organize their work and set priorities to plan programs to meet the priority nutrition and customer service needs of the patient population they serve. Staff Dietitians are responsible for developing outreach activities and selected program planning. Patient Population Served Knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments necessary to meet the age specific needs of the patient population served (Check those that apply): Adolescents (14 - 17 years) X Neonates (0 - 6 months) X Adults (18 - 64 years) X Children (7 months - 13 years) X Geriatrics (65 + years) X Additional Information:
  • Location: James Outpatient Care (1043)
  • Position Type: Intermittent
  • Scheduled Hours: 0.2
  • Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check

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  • Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
  • Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
  • State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions. As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you. Review the Frequently Asked Questions for details on using Workday and submitting your application.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nutritional care to patients, including screening, assessment, and the development of care plans. Oversee the work of dietetic technicians and serve as the primary liaison between patient care units and the department.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to provide age-specific nutritional care for populations ranging from neonates to geriatrics. Successful applicants must pass a background check and may be required to undergo a drug screen or physical.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient Screening

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 24% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

In Ohio, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$69k (74 salary observations; 338 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,479 salary observations; 8,474 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Dietitian IRP at The Ohio State University a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,195 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
46%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,195 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ohio State University

Higher Education
Columbus, Ohio
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays
State retirement plan or alternative retirement plan with generous employer contributions