How to Land a Remote Dietitian Job

Written By: Kelan Sarnoff, MS, RDN

Remote dietitian roles are some of the most competitive positions in our field right now. I see this firsthand with my coaching clients; they’re qualified, experienced, and still not hearing back. The problem usually isn’t their credentials. It’s their approach.

If you’ve been sending out the same resume to every remote job posting and waiting, this post is for you. Here are five strategies that will actually move the needle.

1) Get your LinkedIn Profile Working for you

If your LinkedIn profile is incomplete or hasn’t been touched in two years, that’s the first thing to fix. Many companies now conduct the majority of their hiring process through LinkedIn and recruiters are actively searching for candidates.

Your headline and About section need to include the keywords that reflect the type of role you want. Think about the specialty, the population you work with, and the type of setting. A profile that says “Registered Dietitian” tells a recruiter very little.

A profile that says “Registered Dietitian | Telehealth & Virtual Nutrition Counseling | Weight Management & Chronic Disease” tells them exactly who you are.

Your profile should also signal that you’re tech-savvy and comfortable in a digital-first environment, which matters a lot when you’re applying for remote work.

For more ideas on what to update, check out my blog on updating your LinkedIn profile.

7 Essential Tips for Dietitians to Optimize Their LinkedIn Profile

In the next few tips, we’ll talk about how to use your network to land a remote position.

2) Use Your Network even if you think you don’t Have one.

Here’s what I tell every single client who is job searching: networking is the step most dietitians skip, and it’s often the reason they’re not getting interviews.

Remote jobs attract applicants from across the country, sometimes across the world. That means the competition is steep and a referral can make a significant difference in whether your application gets a second look. If you know someone at a company you’re interested in, reach out and ask if they’d be willing to refer you. Many companies offer referral bonuses, so it’s a win for both of you.

Don’t have an inside connection? That’s okay, but now is the time to start building. Connect with current and former colleagues, classmates, professors, and supervisors on LinkedIn. You’d be surprised how often a mutual connection on your profile catches a recruiter’s eye.

I’ve also seen dietitians have success posting in Facebook groups for RDs asking if anyone has experience with or works at a particular company. It works more often than you’d think.

3) Clearly demonstrate your remote work experience.

For many of you, technology might seem second nature and part of your DNA. But remember, hiring managers and recruiters don’t know what you know. They cannot make any assumptions about what platforms you have used in past roles.

If you want to land a remote dietitian job, you need to demonstrate all of your technical skills and the platforms that you know how to use.

 This includes things like:

• Web conferencing platforms such as Zoom, GoogleMeet, Webex
• Communication & team management platforms such as Slack, Teams, Asana  
• EMRs (Healthie, Practice Better, Cerner, EPIC, etc)
• CRMs such as Hubspot or Salesforce

If it’s relevant to the role, I recommend creating a “Technical Skills” section of your resume and adding these to your second page or further down on your first page if you have a 1-page resume.

4) Set up alerts & Be ready to Move quickly

5) Be Strategic about where you’re focusing your energy.

If you’re not landing interviews and you’ve been applying for a while, it’s worth stepping back and honestly evaluating a few things.

Do you meet the qualifications for the roles you’re targeting? If you’re early in your career with less than two years of experience, highly competitive remote roles are going to be a tough sell. Not impossible, but you may have better success focusing on positions where you’re clearly qualified and building from there.

If you’re a seasoned dietitian making an industry transition, it may also be tough to land a remote role. Remember, competition is stiff, and if you don’t have the exact industry experience, it’s going to be a tougher sell.

For the above two scenarios, make sure that you’re really positioning your resume to showcase all of your transferable skills.

Landing a Remote Dietitian Job in 2026

At the time of publication, we have seen a decrease in remote jobs across all industries (not just dietetics). Unfortunately, the “return to work” initiatives have meant fewer opportunities for remote work. The largest opportunity for a remote role is with a dietitian telehealth company. We have seen this industry EXPLODE in the past year.

If remote counseling jobs aren’t of interest, I recommend preparing yourself for a longer job search. On average, it can take 4-6 months (or even longer) to land a remote role. It’s important to take an honest look at your target role and consider how often these roles become available.

For example, I recently worked with a client who wanted to land a role with a remote dietetic internship program. I have literally only seen two of these roles open in the past year. Once we covered this, she decided to expand her options to include a few other roles.

If you’re targeting a remote dietitian job in 2026 or beyond, keep your network active, keep applying strategically, and don’t lose momentum.