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Cleveland, Ohio · Hybrid

Clinical Dietitian (Outpatient Transplant); $2,500K Sign On Bonus

DietitianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

This role will offer 1 remote day a week

-$2,500K Sign On Bonus

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience
  • Free parking
  • Career Ladder progression

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Dietitian will display effective nutrition care, apply critical thinking skills and provide effective communication and education skills in daily practice.

What You Will Do

Delivering Effective Nutrition Care (Develops & implements decision making tools for potential complex cases in area of specialty)

Critical Thinking & Decision Making (Demonstrates proficiency in professional judgment and strategic thinking in practice)

Communication & Education (Provides education to staff, interns & other health care professionals in the hospital in area of expertise)

  • Additional Responsibilities
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.

Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition if established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 (Required) or

Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required)

Work Experience

  • 3+ years Working as a clinical dietitian in a health care facility (may include Supervised Practice Program) (Preferred)
  • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. (Required proficiency)

Competent skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on the specific combined objective/subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment. (Required proficiency)

  • Analytical skills to assess patient’s condition & provide appropriate interventions. (Required proficiency)
  • Exhibits appropriate & effective communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. (Required proficiency)
  • Licenses and Certifications
  • Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire)
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required Upon Hire)
  • Completion of an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Program. (Required)
  • Maintains the required continuing education credits for Registration and License. (Required)
  • Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
  • Travel Requirements
  • 10%25

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian will deliver effective nutrition care by applying critical thinking and professional judgment to complex cases. They are also responsible for providing education to staff, interns, and other healthcare professionals while maintaining accurate patient records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food & Nutrition and possess current RD and LD licenses in Ohio. At least 3 years of clinical experience in a healthcare facility is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Communication skillsPatient educationIntervention planning

Dietitian Career Context

In Ohio, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$70k (47 salary observations; 319 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,507 salary observations; 9,024 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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).

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  • Hybrid
  • Includes call
  • Remote
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About University Hospitals

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Cleveland, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

$2,500 Sign On Bonus
Competitive hourly rates
Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of experience
Free parking
Career Ladder progression
1 remote day per week