Dietitian (Clinical)
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Nutrition and Food Services is recruiting a Clinical Dietitian for the Community Living Center in Columbia, South Carolina. The role supports Medical Center missions and provides courteous, respectful service to patients and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide nutrition care and education.
- Communicate consistently with patients and staff.
- Support Medical Center and Service missions.
Requirements
- Clinical dietitian credentials.
- Ability to provide high-quality nutrition care.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $50,460 to $97,087 per year.
- Telework eligible as per agency policy.
- Full federal benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
Work Schedule
- Full-time.
- Fixed schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift details.
No relocation assistance provided. Position is permanent.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dietitian (Clinical) at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context
This Nutrition position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to dietitian candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this dietitian position at $50k to $97k annually.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Columbia, South Carolina.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($50k–$97k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Federal Pension, FERS Retirement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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