Pays $30.7-$46.05/hrDietitian market median is ~$74k (16 jobs) · Top 25% in Pediatrics (Dietitian) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 84 in this specialty)

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American Addiction Centers
Oak Lawn, Illinois

Food & Nutrition Dietitian - Pediatric

Dietitian Top 25% in Pediatrics (Dietitian)No callPart-Time
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About the Role

Part-time Pediatric Dietitian at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL. $30.70 - $46.05/hour. As-needed hours. No benefits eligibility.

Join Advocate Health as a Pediatric Dietitian – Part-Time, Oak Lawn, IL in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $30.70 - $46.05/hour.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No call required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with Advocate Health in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy for hospital inpatients through screening, assessment, and the development of individualized nutrition care plans. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, manage specialized nutrition support, and document clinical findings to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Graduate degree in a relevant field and possess current Dietitian registration with the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Successful completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program and licensure in the state of Illinois are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Medical Nutrition TherapyClinical NutritionNutrition Focused Physical ExaminationEnteral NutritionParenteral NutritionPatient AssessmentElectronic Medical RecordClinical DocumentationMalnutrition ScreeningInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient EducationDietary CounselingQuality AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceTime Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Food & Nutrition Dietitian - Pediatric at American Addiction Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Dietitian) — ranked against 84 active Pediatrics (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

Of the 44 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 39% are remote, 27% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Dietitian roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 16 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
71% this job
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
10%
PSLF eligible
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About American Addiction Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance