Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice)
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
The Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice) at the Long Beach VA Health Care System conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments and leads specialty nutrition teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead dietitians and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide advanced clinical nutrition care.
- Develop and implement nutrition policies and initiatives.
- Provide education to healthcare professionals and trainees.
- Monitor practice benchmarks and outcomes.
Requirements
- Advanced dietitian qualifications.
- U. S. citizenship required.
- Credentialing and suitability clearance.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $111,636 to $145,130 per year (GS 12 scale).
- Full federal benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- No relocation assistance.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
- May include weekends and holidays based on operational needs.
- No telework available.
- Fixed schedule.
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice) at Department of Veterans Affairs a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
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 $112k to $145k 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 Long Beach, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($112k–$145k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision. 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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