Clinical Dietitian

UW Health
UW Health

Full-time

Rockford, IL, USA

Posted on Sep 16, 2026

Work Schedule

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift. Typical Monday - Friday 8a-5p; Actual scheduled hours may vary within this timeframe; one day until 6p, Fridays off at 4p. You will work at the UW Health 2601 N Main St Clinic.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications
  • If credentialed on or after 2024, Master of Science degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited facility. Required or
  • If credentialed prior to 2024, Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited facility and active Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by Commission of Dietetic Registration. Required

Work Experience
  • No experience required.

Licenses & Certifications
  • Possession of a valid license issued by IDFPR (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation) as a Registered Dietitian OR Successful completion of an internship program recognized by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian and obtain valid RD license within 6 months of hire. Required
  • Certified specialist as required for the position or ability to complete within the first two years of employment. Required
  • Acceptable certified specialist licenses are:
    • Advanced Practice Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RD-AP or RDN-AP)
    • Certified Diabetes Educator® (CDE)
    • Certified Food Manager (CFM)
    • Certified Food Protection Professional (CFPP)
    • Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
    • Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
    • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician® (CNSC)
    • Board Certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition (CSG)
    • Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO)
    • Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP)
    • Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC)
    • Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR)
    • Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
    • Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM)
    • Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD)
    Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.


Job Description

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift. You will work at the UW Health 2601 N Main St Clinic.
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