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Registered Dietitian in Billings
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$75,232 / year median in Montana
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Ref:
3155738150Employer:
Network Company Name:
Intermountain Health Industry:
Healthcare otherJob Type:
Full Time State:
Montana City:
Billings Zip Code:
59101Post Date:
08/13/2026Job Description:
The Registered Dietitian Specialist facilitates the nutrition care process in specialty care areas or specialized populations with a moderate degree of autonomy, using experience-based knowledge, nutrition assessment, and diagnostic reasoning skills and competencies.Posting Specifics Pay Rate:
Based on Experience (Range)Shift Details:
Full-Time (40hrs/wk). Daytime shift, Monday-Friday with rotating holidays and weekend coverage (approximately 1 weekend per month), with Saturdays on-site and Sundays as on-call coverage.Additional Details:
This position can be hired as a Registered Dietitian Clinical or Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. Nutrition support experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided for candidates without prior nutrition support experience Essential Functions Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals with specialized health conditions and or in specialized populations. Uses the Nutrition Care Process to facilitate the provision of more complex nutrition care with moderate autonomy and supportive guidance from advanced practice dietitians. Uses advanced counseling techniques to influence behavior change. Uses technology in estimating needs and nutrition goals (ex: indirect calorimetry, nutrient analysis software, glucometers, etc.) Mentors newly graduated dietitians, dietetic interns, and clinical diet techs. Applies research to improve patient outcomes. Implements the latest evidence-based care with the interdisciplinary team and in updating care practices/processes within the facility. Manages nutrition care across the continuum including durable medical equipment order writing. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist order writing privileges per policy/protocol. Skills Specialty Medical Nutrition Therapy Complex Problem Solving Advanced Counseling Techniques Nutrition Focused Physical Exam Nutrition Related Technology Proficiency Research Study Interpretation Mentoring Professional Communication Qualifications (Registered Dietitian Clinical) Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration eligible. If hired in registration eligible status, employee must successfully pass the Registered Dietitian credentialing exam within 6 months of hire to remain in the job. For registration eligible graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a minimum of a master's degree by an accredited university. Education is verified. Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level competency-based dietitian nutritionist program. State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians. If the primary state of practice requires licensure or certification, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Experience in clinical dietetics, preferred. Qualifications (Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist) Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. For graduates after Jan 1, 2024, completion of a minimum of a master's degree by an accredited university. Education is verified. Completion of an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, or graduate-level competency-based dietitian nutritionist program. State licensure or certification in accordance with the primary state of practice requirement for Registered Dietitians. If the primary state of practice requires licensure or certification, this must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Demonstrated ability to apply the Nutrition Care Process in multiple patient populations and/or disease types. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply evidence-based research to clinical practice. 2 or more years of dietetics experience in a clinical setting, preferred. Experience in managing patients in a specialty area, preferred. Relevant dietetics-related specialty practice credential (CNSC, CSP, CDCES, CSO, CSR, CSOWM, etc.), preferred Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.For roles requiring driving:
Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Registered Dietitian Clinical Pay Range:
29.43- 45.
Hourly Registered Dietitian Specialist Pay Range:
32.34- 49.
Hourly Location:
Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital Work City:
Billings Work State:
Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $32.34- $49.94 We care about your well-being
- mind, body, and spirit
- which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.