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Muncie, Indiana

Clinical Dietitian

DietitianNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Overview

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 Day Shift Clinical Dietitian position located at Ball
Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN. This Clinical Dietitian will also travel to our
Portland Office 2-3 days/week.

Provides optimal nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients, utilizing the
Nutrition Care Process, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. 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.

Provides optimal nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients, utilizing the
Nutrition Care Process, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. 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 Clinical Dietitian provides optimal nutrition care for inpatients and outpatients by utilizing the Nutrition Care Process in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. They are responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing individualized nutrition education for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree obtained prior to 2024, with 0-3 years of relevant experience. 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 nutritionPatient careInterdisciplinary collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 30% have no call, 56% 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).

Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About IU Health

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

Benefits & Perks

401(K) retirement savings with employer match
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Healthy Results wellness program with biweekly financial incentive