The Inpatient Dietitian provides evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to hospitalized patients across highly acute and specialty care settings as part of the multidisciplinary care team. Provides individualized nutrition support therapy, including enteral and parenteral nutrition. Serves as a liaison between Clinical Nutrition and other practice areas. Opportunities for an active role in research, education, and development of best practice guidelines.
We offer a three-tier structure (Dietitians, Advanced Practice I, and Advanced Practice II) designed to support your growth at every stage of your career. Whether you’re just entering the field or bringing years of experience, you’ll know exactly how to advance—and we’ll provide the mentorship, education, and support to help you get there.
You will be hired to the level you qualify for based on your experience, competencies, and required certifications.
If you’re organized, technically skilled, and ready to grow in a world-renowned health care environment as part of a dynamic team of dietitians, we invite you to apply. Whether you’re beginning your career or stepping into advanced practice, Mayo Clinic provides the structure, support, and opportunities to help you thrive.
Advanced degree in nutrition or related field and/or additional nutrition-related specialty certifications are preferred. Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field. Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited internship or approved training program.
Commission on Dietetic Registration credential and Licensed in the state of Minnesota - must meet requirements within 6 months of hire. Previous clinical nutrition experience preferred.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits Highlights

Mayo Clinic has expanded and changed in many ways, but our values remain true to the vision of our founders. Our primary value – The needs of the patient come first – guides our plans and decisions as we create the future of health care. Join us and you'll find a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career.
Mayo Clinic was founded in Rochester, Minnesota by brothers Dr. William James Mayo and Dr. Charles Horace Mayo. More than 100 years later, their vision continues to evolve around a single guiding value: "The needs of the patient come first." Today we are the largest integrated, not for-profit medical group practice in the world.
We are recognized for high-quality patient care more than any other academic medical center in the nation. These endorsements are very gratifying, but also humbling. They remind us of the tradition that has been entrusted to each one of us, and the legacy of excellence that we uphold every day.