Dietitian (Clinical)

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Phoenix, Arizona$53K - $102KFull TimeNutrition

✓ No Weekends

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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

Join the Phoenix VA Health Care System as a full-time Dietitian (Clinical) focused on outpatient MOVE! weight management program. You will provide comprehensive lifestyle intervention care for Veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as expert in weight management and medications.
Provide direct nutrition therapy and teach group classes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Participate in quality improvement projects.
Precept dietetic interns.

Requirements

U. S. Citizenship required.
Proficiency in English.
Subject to background/security investigation.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $52,783 to $101,558 per year.
Full health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible work schedule.

Work Schedule

Sunday to Thursday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, adjustable.
Flexible schedule available.
No explicit call, weekend, or night shift info.

This permanent position is on-site with telework available on an ad-hoc basis. No relocation assistance is provided.

Imagine a flexible schedule teaching weight management groups. Competitive pay with benefits. Work with a supportive team. Actually have a life outside work. Apply today.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dietitian (Clinical) at Department of Veterans Affairs a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

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 $53k to $102k 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 Phoenix, Arizona.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($53k–$102k)
Exceptional work-life balance score (8.5/10)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental and Vision, Flexible schedule. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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