Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient - Neuromuscular/Neuro/GI

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

8 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania$74.3K - $94.7KFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as a Clinical Dietitian – Outpatient Pediatrics in United States. SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

as assigned to meet patient care needs.

Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy for patients if indicated by patient.

Requirements

Required Master's Degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, or related area

Preferred Experience Qualifications At least six (6) months of pediatric medical nutrition therapy experience

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

within 6 months

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $74.3K - $94.7K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

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Key Skills

Medical nutrition therapyPediatric nutritionClinical assessmentEnteral nutritionParenteral nutritionNutrition counselingPatient educationEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationTime managementMathematical equationsNutrient analysisInterdisciplinary collaborationQuality improvementProfessional development

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient - Neuromuscular/Neuro/GI at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia a 3.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is open to dietitian candidates.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia lists compensation for this dietitian position at $74k to $95k annually.

This is approximately 66% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($74k–$95k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical nutrition therapy, Pediatric nutrition, Clinical assessment, Enteral nutrition, Parenteral nutrition, Nutrition counseling, Patient education, Evidence-based practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Perform comprehensive medical nutrition therapy and assessments for pediatric patients in outpatient neuromuscular, neuro, and endocrine clinics. Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop nutrition care plans, provide patient education, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

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