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Hickory, North Carolina

Outpatient Registered Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62k

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Job Description

Location: Frye Regional Medical Center

Pay Rate

Salary - Salary Plan, 62,000.00 USD Annual

Work Shift

Job Description

We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate leader to join our culinary team!

Guide patients, families, and facility staff on all aspects of medical nutrition therapy to create a healthy and healing environment. Build relationships with physicians and nurses to support patient satisfaction and achieve quality care that meets each patient’s nutritional needs.

Responsibilities

Outpatient Registered Dietitian at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC

Starting salary $62,000 (Negotiable based on experience) + $3,000 RD sign-on bonus

  • Extra benefits include paid CDR and State licensure fees with up to 18 FREE CEUs annually!
  • Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care
  • Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs
  • Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record
  • Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status
  • Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements
  • Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds
  • Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication
  • Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations
  • Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
  • Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs
  • Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes
  • Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings
  • Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards
  • Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software

What We Offer

  • Paid time off (vacation and sick)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career development and ongoing training

Important to Know

  • Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.
  • Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.
  • HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Who Is HHS

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries.

We are growing rapidly and seeking motivated leaders to join us for the next stage of our journey. We support and encourage growth from within and believe that we have countless future leaders in our organization who are waiting for their next opportunity. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Team supports a work environment where individuals of all backgrounds are heard, respected, and encouraged to grow.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentClinical documentationTeamwork

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 22% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

In North Carolina, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$71k (62 salary observations; 410 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,825 salary observations; 8,887 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$62kClinical Nutrition median $74k (middle half $66k–$74k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
North Carolina vs national$71k median in North Carolina$78k nationally (−9%)62 state / 1,825 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in North Carolina121 active2,968 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 22% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onNorth Carolina Dietitian listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · <1% offer loan repayment125 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,087 in the last 30 days610 the 30 days before (+78%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Nutrition pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dietitian Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 11 employers
5
<$75k
3
$75k-90k
7
$90k-105k
4
$105k-120k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Relocation assistance
27%
Loan repayment
20%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Remote Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence

Compass Group · Houston, Texas

$95k-$110k
#2

Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence and Dig

Compass Group · Houston, Texas

$90k-$110k
#3

Clinical Dietitian - Travel - $2,114/week - Cottonwood, AZ (Days)

$42.67/hr
#4

Remote Registered Dietitian | Full-Time W2 | Training Provided

$65k-$105k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,931 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About HHS

Facilities Services
Dripping Springs, Texas
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (vacation and sick)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career development and ongoing training
Paid CDR and State licensure fees
Up to 18 FREE CEUs annually

Living in Hickory

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$290k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,522/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.5
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.