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Indianapolis, Indiana

Inpatient Clinical Dietitian

DietitianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1

ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

  • 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
  • Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
  • Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description

This is a full-time Inpatient Clinical Dietitian position that will support med-surg units at University Hospital. This position is 5 days a week, with rotating weekends and holidays. There is opportunity to work from home, but it is not guaranteed.

Inpatient care includes managing nutrition support (both enteral and parenteral), complex diet educations, and discharge coordination. This role could be professionally fulfilling for a seasoned dietitian and a great place to learn and grow for and ambitious new dietitian.

The Nutrition Care Process includes nutritional assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention and nutrition monitoring and evaluation. Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates nutrition education individualized to the patient/client needs.

  • Master's Degree is required or Bachelor's Degree prior to 2024.
  • Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
  • Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration must be obtained within 6 months of start date.
  • Licensure through the state of Indiana must be obtained within 1 year of start date.
  • Any clinical area billing for service may require CDR approval and Indiana state RD license prior to start date.
  • Requires the ability to develop nutritional care plans and provide nutritional education.
  • Requires the ability to demonstrate competency in nutrition focused physical exam and malnutrition documentation.
  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.

We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Key Responsibilities

The Inpatient Clinical Dietitian will manage nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral feeding, for patients in med-surg units. They are responsible for conducting nutritional assessments, developing care plans, and providing complex diet education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree obtained prior to 2024. Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Indiana state licensure are required within specified timeframes.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical nutritionNutrition assessmentEnteral nutritionParenteral nutritionNutritional care planning

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in clinical nutrition (dietitian)ranked against 3,062 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedClinical Nutrition median $80k (middle half $71k–$87k)190 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Indiana82 active3,058 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS Dietitian listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,062 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Clinical Dietitian at IU Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,062 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dietitian Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
5
<$95k
14
$95k-105k
3
$105k-115k
2
$125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs
401k / retirement match
57% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
43%
Loan repayment
4% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon

$104k-$138k
#2

Dietitian-Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center-Full Time

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$34.82-$61.26/hr
#3

Regional Registered Dietitian

$100k-$125k
#4

Registered Dietitian (RD) | NH License

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+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 60% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,062 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About IU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness program
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness program with biweekly financial incentive
Opportunity for remote work (not guaranteed)

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

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