Registered Dietitian
Listed compensation
$57,449
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
32
We’re not just filling positions, we’re building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change, Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.
Our team is now hiring a Registered Dietitian to join our growing team! The ideal candidate for the Registered Dietitian position demonstrates a strong commitment to learning, is highly motivated, adaptable, and maintains professionalism and composure in high-pressure situations. This role is well suited for an individual who communicates confidently with patients and thrives in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.
What Is Available
- Part Time, 32-hours a week
- Monday - Friday, Day shifts between 8am- 5pm
- Location: West Union, IA
What You Will Get
- Starting Salary of $57,449 + more for experience
- Support for professional growth through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program
- Departmental leadership that supports you in doing your best work
- A strong commitment to work/life balance, allowing you to love what you do and where you live
What You Will Need
- Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- State Certification or Licensure as required in the state(s) of practice
About Emplify Health by Gundersen
Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:
Primary Recruiter
Mckenzie Beyer
Recruiter Email Address
mkbeyer@emplifyhealth.org
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian will provide patient-centered nutritional care within a dynamic healthcare environment. This role requires maintaining professionalism and effective communication while managing patient needs in a clinical setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics and possess a valid Registered Dietitian (RD) credential. Additionally, state certification or licensure is required for the state of practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 22% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian at Gundersen Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,176 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Annual compensation range
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Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,176 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
Living in West Union
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $153k≈ 2.7× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $967/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.