No salary listed — similar Dietitian roles pay ~$78k (median of 257 jobs)
7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,649 active roles in this specialty
Registered Dietitian
About the Role
WIC dietitian in Spencer, IA. Serve low-income families. Travel to clinic sites. 30-40 hours/week. Make a real difference in your community.
Join Mid-Sioux Opportunity as a Registered Dietitian in Spencer, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- Function as the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for determination of program eligibility and certification.
- Assess and document a participant’s nutrition risk(s) including measuring length/height/weight, perform hemoglobin test, and complete the Nutrition Interview.
- Prescribe food packages and tailor the WIC food package to best meet the participant’s dietary need.
- Provide nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the participant’s needs and interests.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian with current licensure in the State of Iowa. Must be able to work well with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Function as the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for determination of program eligibility and certification.
- Assess and document a participant’s nutrition risk(s) including measuring length/height/weight, perform hemoglobin test, and complete the Nutrition Interview
- Prescribe food packages and tailor the WIC food package to best meet the participant’s dietary need.
- Provide nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the participant’s needs and interests.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Mid-Sioux Opportunity in Spencer, Iowa.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context
In Iowa, Clinical Nutrition listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$63k across 28 listings, vs ~$79k nationally (2,659 listings).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian at Mid-Sioux Opportunity a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,649 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
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