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Dietetic Intern

CompanyUniversity Hospitals
LocationCleveland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 12, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Deliver effective nutrition care and perform clinical assessments under the supervision of a preceptor. Complete rotations in clinical, community, and foodservice nutrition while maintaining patient health information security.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
20426
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1866, University Hospitals serves the needs of patients through an integrated network of 23 hospitals (including 5 joint ventures), more than 50 health centers and outpatient facilities, and over 200 physician offices in 16 counties throughout northern Ohio. The system’s flagship quaternary care, academic medical center, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, is affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Northeast Ohio Medical University, Oxford University and the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. The main campus also includes the UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the nation; UH MacDonald Women's Hospital, Ohio's only hospital for women; and UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. UH is home to some of the most prestigious clinical and research programs in the nation, with more than 3,000 active clinical trials and research studies underway. UH Cleveland Medical Center is perennially among the highest performers in national ranking surveys, including “America’s Best Hospitals” from U.S. News & World Report. UH is also home to 19 Clinical Care Delivery and Research Institutes. UH is one of the largest employers in Northeast Ohio with more than 30,000 employees.
About the Role

**Dietetic Internship Program Candidates Only**

What You Will Do
 

  • Delivering Effective Nutrition Care under the supervision of a dietetic internship program preceptor
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making under the supervision of a dietetic internship program preceptor
  • Communication & Education under the supervision of a dietetic internship program preceptor

Additional Responsibilities
 

  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
  • Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.


Education
  • Bachelor's Degree of Science Degree in Nutrition. (Required) and
  • Bachelor's Degree Completion of an ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics academic program, which grants at least a bachelor’s degree. (Required) and
  • Participate in the national computerized match process, which is facilitated through D&D Digital, and receive one of five dietetic intern positions with the ACEND-accredited University Hospitals Dietetic Internship Program. (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
  • This is a trainee position which has the end goal of preparing the dietetic intern to possess competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. (Required proficiency)
  • The person has the potential as reflected by the dietetic internship program application to become develop competent skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on the specific combined objective/subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment. (Required proficiency)
  • The dietetic intern works under the supervision of a University Hospitals Dietetic Internship Program preceptor at all times to meet the objectives of our dietetic internship program. (Required proficiency)
  • Analytical skills to assess patient’s condition & provide appropriate interventions under the supervision of a dietetic internship program preceptor. Exhibits appropriate & effective communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. (Required proficiency)
  • Dietetic interns complete rotations focused in the following areas: clinical nutrition, community nutrition, and foodservice nutrition. (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands
  • Standing Frequently
  • Walking Frequently
  • Sitting Rarely
  • Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
  • Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
  • Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
  • Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
  • Balancing Occasionally
  • Stooping Frequently
  • Kneeling Frequently
  • Crouching Frequently
  • Crawling Occasionally
  • Reaching Frequently
  • Handling Frequently
  • Grasping Frequently
  • Feeling Constantly
  • Talking Constantly
  • Hearing Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
  • 10%25
Key Skills
Medical Nutrition TherapyNutrition Care ProcessClinical Nutrition AssessmentInterpersonal CommunicationPatient CareCommunity NutritionFoodservice NutritionAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingDecision Making
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchEducationFood & Beverage