Senior Dietitian
Job Description
About the Role
Join Sanford Health as a Senior Dietitian – Full-Time, Competitive Salary in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide for nutritional needs based on cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs.
- coordinate and conduct educational activities for individuals with illnesses/diseases associated with nutrition.
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or food and nutrition through an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited program.
- For graduates after January 1, 2024, a master's degree designation will be required by ACEND.
- Clinical nutrition experience through an approved coordinated undergraduate program or successful completion of post graduate internship required.
- Five (5) years experience as a clinical dietitian required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $58.2K - $80.1K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a Senior Dietitian – Full-Time, Competitive Salary.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Dietitian at Sanford Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context
This Clinical Nutrition position at Sanford Health is open to dietitian candidates.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in South Dakota.
South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a dietitian earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($38k–$38k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Assessment, Clinical Dietetics, Patient Education, Care Planning, Infection Control, Nutrition Support, Chronic Disease Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Nutrition role.
Core 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.
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Direct Access to Earnings, Flexible Scheduling Options, Excellent Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Generous Shift Differentials, Health Savings Account, 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match, Salary Increases. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Clinical Nutrition dietitian jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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