Lead Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.55-$47.14/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Responsibilities

The Lead Dietitian works collaboratively with the Foodservices/Clinical Team and Nursing to ensure that nutritional plans are implemented and standards for the Food and Nutrition department are met.

Provides leadership, coordination, direction and administration for the clinical dietetics division of the Food and Nutrition services department. Oversees food safety and sanitation.

Assesses the nutritional status of patients, formulates an appropriate patient nutritional plan of care, coordinates its implementation, and evaluates its impact and effectiveness. Provides nutritional education to patients/families.

Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population. Completes annual performance review of clinical staff. Attends hospital meetings and committees and participates in facility wide QA/QI programs.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1) Registered Dietitian as verified by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)2) State specific licensure3) Master’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Science or related field preferred.4) Advanced certification/advanced practice preferred: E. g. CNSC, CDE 5) Minimum of 3 to 4 years as a Registered dietitian in hospital/healthcare background.6) Experience with TJC, DOH and CMS.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $32.55 to $47.14.

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: primehealthcare.com

Employment Status: Full Time

Shift: Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: eeoc.gov

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Dietetics LeadershipNutritional AssessmentPatient Care PlanningNutrition EducationSupplement ApprovalHospital Formulary DevelopmentStaff Performance ReviewsQuality AssuranceQuality ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 24% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $83k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
50%
Relocation assistance
22%
Sign-on bonus
11%
Loan repayment
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,172 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Joliet

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,668/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet

Hospitals and Health Care
Joliet, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
401K Retirement Plan
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement