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Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia

Clinical Dietitian CAP II- Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Dietitian

DietitianNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$58k-$86k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility

  • 4348 Electric Rd - Roanoke
  • R163299 Clinical Dietitian CAP II- Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Dietitian (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

Sign on Bonus: $15,000 per applicable guidelines (external hires only)

The Clinical Dietitian CAP II manages nutritional care and education, collaborates with the healthcare team, and supports wellness and population health initiatives.

The Clinical Dietitian II

Provides medical nutrition therapy and education for inpatients and outpatients across the lifespan, from pediatrics to geriatrics.

Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments, develops individualized care plans, and implements appropriate nutrition interventions.

Monitors patient progress and outcomes, documenting assessments, recommendations, and care plans in the medical record.

Manages advanced nutrition support, including enteral and parenteral nutrition, in accordance with established guidelines.

Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care and communicate nutrition-related recommendations.

Identifies and documents malnutrition using evidence-based criteria and coordinates with clinical documentation teams to ensure accurate coding.

Responds to inpatient consults and outpatient referrals, establishing and adjusting plans of care as needed.

Provides individualized and group education to patients, families, staff, and the community on evidence-based nutrition practices.

Supports wellness and population health initiatives, including collaboration with lifestyle and rehabilitation services.

Serves as a resource and mentor to staff and may precept dietetic interns and new hires.

Leads or supports assigned specialty areas (e. g., patient education, community programs, performance improvement, or staff development).

Develops and supports nutrition-related policies, procedures, and educational materials.

Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings and serves as a liaison between nutrition services and other departments.

Leads or participates in quality improvement and performance monitoring activities to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Promotes a professional, patient-centered environment aligned with organizational values and service excellence standards.

What We Require

Education

Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required. Advanced specialty certification or 8 years of experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian required. Completion of an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)-approved internship or equivalent clinical experience required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) required. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) preferred for diabetes programs. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred for critical care, oncology, and trauma services. Life Support: None.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Proficiency in keyboarding and use of electronic medical records and other computer systems required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency requirements for the position.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range

$57,616.00 - $86,424.00

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Recruiter

TAMIKA RICKMAN

Recruiter Email

tdrickman@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., Monday through Friday.

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  • Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
  • Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
  • Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
  • Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
  • Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
  • Discounts on childcare
  • Continued education and training

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian manages nutritional care and education by providing medical nutrition therapy and developing individualized care plans for patients. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor patient outcomes and support population health initiatives.

Requirements

A Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required, though 8 years of experience may be considered as an alternative. Candidates must have at least 2 years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian and hold the RDN credential.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutrition assessmentEnteral nutritionInterdisciplinary collaborationMentoringNutrition counselingCare planningMalnutrition identification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian CAP II- Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Dietitian at Carilion Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dietitian roles — ranked against 3,230 active Dietitian roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Gastroenterology — Dietitian Career Context

Carilion Clinic holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 118 active listings.

Of the 45 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 18% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Dietitian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in dietitian rolesranked against 3,230 Dietitian roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$58k–$86kDietitian median $80k (middle half $75k–$89k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dietitian listings in Virginia114 active3,335 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 18% no call · 84% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Carilion Clinicsilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index118 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,230 Dietitian roles listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dietitian Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 11 employers
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1
$125k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Relocation assistance
32%
Loan repayment
21%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Dietitian roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,230 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Carilion Clinic

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($15,000)
Comprehensive Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer Funded Pension Plan
Voluntary 403B
Paid Time Off
Onsite Fitness Studios

Living in Roanoke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$264k≈ 4.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,368/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.6
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Roanoke, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.