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Allina Health
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dietitian

Dietitian 8.7 Work-LifePart-Time

Listed compensation

$29.31-$40.17/hr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Location Address

  • 2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311
  • August 14, 2026

Department: 62791505 LiveWell Center

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week

0

Union Contract

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation

None

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health.

Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

Casual Position

  • Day shifts - Hours are typically between 7:30a-4p (but can be a little flexible). No weekends
  • Provide nutrition consultations to employees and community members for healthy lifestyle and weight management needs
  • Teach a live, online Weight Management Program
  • Conduct Body Gem resting metabolism testing.
  • Provide lunch and learns and webinars

Create Informational Materials for Nutrition

Work collaboratively with an integrated wellness team of exercise physiologists, nutritionists and wellbeing coaches.

Job Description

Plans, directs and provides medical nutrition therapy to inpatients, outpatients and staff within the community. Assesses nutritional status and provides individualized nutrition care plans and education from the analysis of the medical record and patient information. Provides nutrition education within the organization and community.

Principle Responsibilities

Patient Care

  • Develops individualized nutrition care plans for medically unstable patients of all ages.
  • Assesses need for, delivers and evaluates effect of nutrition counseling for clients of varying medical problems.
  • Utilizes nutrition screens/assessment tools to address identified needs for patients.
  • May require development of therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
  • Assesses needs and identifies designated resources to initiate follow-up nutrition care.
  • Works in collaboration with health team members, patients and families in the care process.
  • Documents patient information and communication in the electronic medical record.

Nutrition Education

  • Coordinates work experiences for internship learning goals, monitors and evaluates progress.
  • Provides nutrition education to hospital support groups and the community.
  • Provides education follow-up to align with patient treatment goals.
  • May assist in developing and revising patient education materials and protocols.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Services or Dietetics, and successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited and supervised practice program

Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy

Preferred Qualifications

2 years experience working in a healthcare setting

Licenses/Certifications

Registered Dietitian credential (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 90 days of hire required, and

License (LD) through the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice within 90 days of hire required, and

Certification (CD) with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (inpatient Dietitians only) within 90 days of hire. Current employees must obtain their CD with Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services by March 31, 2026

Certified Diabetes Educator - National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators preferred upon hire

Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSD) upon hire preferred

Valid Driver’s License required upon hire - MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment if providing services for Home Care and Hospice

Physical Demands

Sedentary

Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $29.31 to $40.17 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits Include

  • Medical/Dental
  • PTO/Time Away
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term/Long-term Disability
  • Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
  • Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
  • Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.

Key Responsibilities

The dietitian will provide medical nutrition therapy, conduct nutrition consultations, and facilitate weight management programs for patients and community members. They are also responsible for documenting patient care in electronic medical records and collaborating with an integrated wellness team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition Services or Dietetics and have completed an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program. Professional licensure as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Minnesota state licensure (LD) are required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentElectronic medical record documentationEnteral nutritionInterdisciplinary collaborationWebinar facilitationPublic speaking

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 23% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dietitian at Allina Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,187 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Dietitian Jobs

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Salary Distribution25 jobs

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$85k-100k
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$115k-130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
65% this job
CME allowance
42% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
12%
PSLF eligible
4% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Minneapolis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$1,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Allina Health

Medical Practices
Minneapolis, Minnesota
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or CME
Student Loan Support Benefits