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Albert Lea, Minnesota

Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62k-$93k

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Job Description

Provides individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to ambulatory and hospitalized patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Incorporates the nutrition care process: nutrition assessment/re-assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (food and/or nutrient delivery, nutrition education, nutrition counseling and coordination of nutrition care) and nutrition monitoring/evaluation. Utilizes principles of motivational interviewing.

Works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and/or protocols, curriculum, and nutrition education materials. Precepts dietetic interns; mentors and trains new staff. Serves as a resource for medical staff.

Works collaboratively with providers and other allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services. Researches best practice ensuring effective interventions and measures outcomes of interventions. Demonstrates effective public speaking/presentation skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Completion of Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited internship or approved training program. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Previous clinical nutrition experience and nutrition-related specialty certifications are preferred.

Licensed dietitian through the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice.

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations.

Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations.

Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Key Responsibilities

Provides individualized medical nutrition therapy to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Collaborates with medical staff to develop practice guidelines, deliver nutrition education, and measure intervention outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient careMentoringProtocol developmentData analysis

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 20% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62k–$93kClinical Nutrition median $80k (middle half $70k–$87k)184 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Minnesota47 active3,119 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 20% no call · 80% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Dietitian listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 3% offer loan repayment3,305 active listings, Oct 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend−2.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dietitian Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 12 employers
5
<$90k
3
$90k-105k
2
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
1
$138k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
69% this job
CME allowance
54% this job
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Registered Dietitian

Oregon Health & Science University · Portland, Oregon

$104k-$138k
#2

Regional Registered Dietitian

Medical Nutrition Therapy Associates · Baltimore, Maryland

$100k-$125k
#3

Registered Dietitian (RD) | NC License

$50/week
#4

Registered Dietitian (RD) | DE License

$50/week
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,103 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account
Vision: Affordable plan with national network
Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs
Retirement: Competitive retirement package
Continuing education and advancement opportunities

Living in Albert Lea

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$186k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,043/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.