Pays $80k-$85k — Dietitian market median is ~$71k (68 jobs) · Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 2,661 in this specialty)
About the Role
Eating disorder treatment dietitian. M-F 7:30-3:30, no weekends. $80K-$85K. Tacoma, WA.
Join Discovery Behavioral Health as a Registered Dietitian – Eating Disorder Treatment, M-F in Tacoma, Washington.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80.2K - $85.3K
- Discovery Behavioral Health seeks to build a diverse staff that is reflective of the patients we serve and the communities where we work. DBH encourages multiple perspectives, experiences, and strives to hire and retain a diverse workforce.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Discovery Behavioral Health in Tacoma, Washington.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian will deliver evidence-based nutrition care and develop individualized treatment plans to support patients in eating disorder recovery. They will also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, facilitate dietary groups, and oversee food service operations to ensure clinical excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in an ACEND-approved program and have completed a Dietetic Internship. Additionally, they must possess or obtain necessary certifications including CDR registration, CPI, CPR, AED, First Aid, and ServSafe.
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Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 16% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian at Discovery Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,661 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Dietitian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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