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INSIGHT Surgical Hospital
Chicago, Illinois

Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We Are Insight

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity.

Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs.

With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

General Summary

We are looking for a knowledgeable Dietitian who is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and lead healthier lives. Dietitians will develop trusting partnerships with their patients. They will learn about patient health concerns, goals, dietary restrictions, and preferences and work with them to create a healthier nutrition plan. They may also participate in demonstrations or seminars to inform the public about nutrition and promote healthier eating habits.

Successful dietitians are experts on all matters concerning diet and nutrition. They should be analytical, caring, and knowledgeable with good communication, active listening, problem-solving, and computer skills. They should also be passionate public speakers who can get others excited about eating healthy foods.

General Responsibilities

  • Speaking to patients to learn about their health goals and dietary needs, preferences, and restrictions.
  • Developing nutrition plans for patients
  • Work with chef to create menus for patients and cafeteria visitors
  • Compiling information and tracking client progress towards their health goals
  • Entering patient information patient database
  • Keeping informed about the latest discoveries in nutrition
  • Speaking to groups to promote healthy eating habits and proper nutrition

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in nutrition, health, or a related field
  • state license
  • certification from the American Dietary Association preferred
  • At least 2 years of experience in a related field of dietary work
  • A satisfactory combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Exceptional communication, problem-solving, public speaking, and listening skills
  • Willingness to continue training and research to keep current on the latest discoveries and developments in the field
  • Strong computer and data entry skills
  • Compassion and genuine interest in helping others develop better eating habits

Benefits

  • Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
  • Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
  • Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
  • Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of functions, tasks, duties, responsibilities and requirements of employees so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Insight Hospital and Medical Center.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!

Key Responsibilities

The Dietitian will develop personalized nutrition plans for patients based on their health goals, dietary restrictions, and preferences. They will also collaborate with chefs to create menus and conduct public seminars to promote healthy eating habits.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition or a related field and possess a state license. At least two years of experience in a dietary role is required, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutrition planningMenu development

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dietitian Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 26 employers

3
<$75k
4
$75k-85k
7
$85k-95k
11
$95k-105k
2
$105k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs

401k / retirement match
77%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
8%

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$35.06-$54.43/hr
#2

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,226 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 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 INSIGHT Surgical Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Sick Time
Paid Vacation Time
Health, vision & dental benefits
Short and long-term disability
Basic life insurance