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7.2/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,649 active roles in this specialty
Clinical Dietitian IV - Research Dietitian
About the Role
Research dietitian at top children's hospital. Design nutrition research protocols. Telehealth option. PSLF eligible.
Join Children’s National Hospital as a Clinical Dietitian IV - Research Dietitian in Washington, District of Columbia.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop the budget and assign resources to meet the team goals.
Requirements
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.
- Computer Skills: Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate the hospital’s electronic medical record system. Ability to operate a standard computer, including basic use of MS applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Leadership: annually, must be able to coach, mentor, develop at least one other team member who enters into the clinical ladder.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Children’s National Hospital in Washington, District of Columbia.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 12% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
District of Columbia's cost-of-living index is 158.0 (US average = 100) — District of Columbia ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian IV - Research Dietitian at Children’s National Hospital a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 2,649 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
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