City of Hope·Zion, Illinois
The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing nutritional status and providing medical nutrition therapy and education to patients. The role involves developing nutrition care plans and collaborating with healthcare teams, primarily in an outpatient setting.
About City of Hope [https://www.cityofhope.org/about-city-of-hope], City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.
City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies.
With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S.
News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work.
City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate: **Sign-on bonus of $10,000
The Registered Dietitian (RD) is responsible for assessing nutritional status and providing appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and education to improve, maintain, or optimize nutritional status. Approximately 75% of the time will be spent in direct patient care in an outpatient setting
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Candidates must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) with 0-3 years of clinical experience and state licensure or the ability to obtain it. An advanced degree in nutrition and certifications such as CSO or CPR/First Aid are preferred.
Market context
Registered Dietitian roles in Illinois are typically tied to hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care, and dialysis settings, where demand follows patient care needs and chronic disease management. Competition is often strongest for candidates with clinical nutrition experience, current registration, and any state licensure or specialty credentials such as Renal Nutrition. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight one year of clinical nutrition experience and any renal or patient education work.
