Clinical Dietitian - NICU

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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Pennsylvania$74K - $95KFull TimeClinical Nutrition

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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 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as a Clinical Dietitian – NICU, $74K-$95K in United States. SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

as assigned to meet patient care needs.

Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy for patients if indicated by patient.

Requirements

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

within 6 months

Required or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Required and Licensed Dietitian

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $74K - $95K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in United States.

Key Skills

Medical nutrition therapyPediatric nutritionEnteral nutritionParenteral nutritionNutrition assessmentClinical judgmentPatient counselingNutrition educationEvidence-based practiceClinical documentationMathematical equationsNutrient analysisTime managementInterdisciplinary collaborationQuality improvement

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Position Insights

Clinical Nutrition — Dietitian Career Context

This Clinical Nutrition position at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is open to dietitian candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia lists compensation for this dietitian position at $74k to $95k 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 Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($74k–$95k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical nutrition therapy, Pediatric nutrition, Enteral nutrition, Parenteral nutrition, Nutrition assessment, Clinical judgment, Patient counseling, Nutrition education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Nutrition role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Dietitian performs comprehensive medical nutrition therapy and develops individualized nutrition care plans for pediatric patients. They also provide nutrition education to families and healthcare staff while participating in unit rounds and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits package: Competitive Salary $74,250-$94,660, Professional Development, Continuing Education, Pediatric Specialty Focus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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