Pays $28-$38.5/hr — Dietitian market median is ~$79k (251 jobs)
About the Role
Full-time Senior Dietitian, day shift. $28-$38.50/hr. South Dakota.
Join Sanford Health as a Senior Dietitian – Day Shift in South Dakota.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $28 - $38.50/hr.
- Direct access to your earnings daily
- Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous Shift Differentials
- Health Savings Account
- Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Referral Bonuses
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Dietitian plans, develops, and provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition interventions across various patient care settings. They also act as a clinical leader, updating care protocols and providing guidance to the healthcare team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in dietetics or food and nutrition and possess a current Registered Dietitian (RD) license. A minimum of five years of clinical dietitian experience is required, along with advanced certification in a relevant practice area.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 12% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$69k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Dietitian at Sanford Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Location & Logistics
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$69k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.2/10 on work-life balance for Dietitian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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