Clinical Dietitian Jobs in Illinois

A Clinical Dietitian is a certified professional in the nutrition industry who provides nutritional assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for a variety of medical conditions. They work closely with healthcare professionals, providing individualized dietary advice to patients based on their medical profile and lifestyle. Clinical Dietitians play a crucial role in helping manage and prevent numerous health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, obesity and malnutrition. They also provide nutrition counseling, develop meal plans, and educate patients on the importance of proper nutrition.

A Clinical Dietitian must have completed a bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field, and a supervised internship program. In addition to these, they should have passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam to be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). Key skills required include strong interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking, detail-orientation and good understanding of diverse cultures and dietary needs. Before becoming a Clinical Dietitian, they may have roles such as a Nutritionist, Dietetic Intern, or a Dietetic Technician.

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Clinical Dietitian

  • OSF HealthCare
  • Urbana, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Overview POSITION SUMMARY: A Clinical Dietitian is an expert in human nutrition and medical nutrition therapy....

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Clinical Dietitian Hospital Setting

  • Supplemental Health Care
  • Zion, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Zion, IL
  • 14 hours ago

range of Clinical Dietitian opportunities available....

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Clinical Dietician

  • Shriners Children's
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Determines criteria for patient nutrition education and provides nutrition counseling to patients consistent with their comprehensive needs and long term goals....

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Dietitian (Clinical)

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Marion, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Marion, IL
  • 1 day ago

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit...

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Student Dietitian Clinical Placement

  • Fresenius Medical Care
  • Urbana, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Urbana, IL
  • 2 days ago

The student intern functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing medical nutrition therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian in accordance with FMCNA...

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Clinical Dietitian

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Olympia Fields, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Olympia Fields, IL
  • 2 days ago

Provides nutrition education to patients/families. Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population....

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Clinical Dietitian - Zion, IL

  • UnitedStates
  • Zion, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Zion, IL
  • 4 days ago

in accordance with the Nutrition Care Process and Aramark SeniorLIFE+ policy....

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Clinical Dietitian

  • LifePoint Hospitals
  • Edwardsville, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Edwardsville, IL
  • 4 days ago

What we're looking for A Clinical Dietitian who excels in this role provides clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination...

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Clinical Dietician

  • Prime Healthcare
  • Aurora, IL
  • 5 days ago
  • Aurora, IL
  • 5 days ago

Provides nutrition education to patients/families. Approves supplements as appropriate and assists in the development of a hospital formulary appropriate to the patient population....

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Clinical Dietitian 1

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Maywood, IL
  • 6 days ago

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Provides outpatient MNT/nutrition counseling to adult and pediatric patients. Also provides some inpatient float coverage to adult/peds...

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Clinical Dietitian 1 Outpatient Diabetes Educator

  • Trinity Health
  • Maywood, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Maywood, IL
  • 6 days ago

This position also manages and coordinates medical nutrition therapy of complex, high acuity patients within the dietitian's area of specialty practice....

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Clinical Dietitian

  • Compass Group
  • Alton, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • Alton, IL
  • 6 days ago

What Youll Do: Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans to promote recovery and improve health outcomes Education: Provide guidance...

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Clinical Dietitian 1

  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Summary: The Clinical Dietitian 1 is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy for patients at Rush....

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Clinical Dietitian - Float, Part-Time Days (1 weekend/month)

  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 7 days ago

Nutrition Therapy Documents as required to maximize reimbursement using EPIC in outpatient areas Enters appropriate billing codes for patient visit Develops and presents community education programs...

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Clinical Dietitian

  • Legacy Healthcare
  • Joliet, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 8 days ago

Your work will ensure our residents receive the high standard of care they have grown to expect at Avantara Joliet by providing nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy, evaluating, monitoring...

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Salary for Clinical Dietitian Jobs in Illinois

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Clinical Dietitian positions.



Highest Education Level

Clinical Dietitians in Illinois offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.8%
Bachelor's Degree
46.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.9%
High School or GED
1.6%
Associate's Degree
1.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.2%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Clinical Dietitians in Illinois
1-2 years
40.0%
Less than 1 year
30.0%
2-4 years
23.3%
4-6 years
6.7%



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