Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Peds General/Cardiology

Duke

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Durham, North CarolinaFull TimePediatrics

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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 Duke Careers as a Clinical Dietitian – Pediatric Inpatient, Duke in United States. At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Key Responsibilities

in support of and in compliance with performance improvement plans, JCAHO, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

## DUHS offers career growth and enrichment within our Nutrition services.

There is a clinical ladder program with various steps and opportunities at each hospital within the health system.

Duties and Responsibilities of each Level: Level I Providie nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical goals.

Requirements

Education Level I, II, III Baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or comparable major.

Successful completion of coordinated program or dietetic internship of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Experience Level I One year in an acute care environment preferred; experience may be waived for specific positions.

Level II and Level III At least 5 years of clinical experience or at least 3 years' clinical experience plus an approved, nutrition related certification.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule**

Full-Time position.

Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Duke Careers in United States.

Key Skills

Medical Nutrition TherapyNutrition AssessmentCare PlanningPatient EducationCounselingEnteral NutritionParenteral NutritionClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPreceptingPediatric NutritionAcute Care

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Peds General/Cardiology at Duke a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Duke is open to dietitian candidates.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

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 Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Assessment, Care Planning, Patient Education, Counseling, Enteral Nutrition, Parenteral Nutrition, Clinical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Coordinate all phases of nutrition care, including assessment, planning, and counseling for hospitalized and outpatient patients. Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies like JCAHO and collaborate within an interdisciplinary clinical team.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Retirement Plan, Clinical Ladder Program, Remote Work 1 Day/Week, Career Growth Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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