Clinical Dietitian- Inpatient

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Orange, California$71K - $117KFull TimeDietitian

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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 CHOC as a Clinical Dietitian – Inpatient Pediatrics, Orange CA in United States. Work Location Orange, California Work Shift Day – 08hrs (United States of America) Why CHOC? At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Required: Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian within 45 days of hire; RQI Responder required within six (6) months of hire.

Requirements

  • Required: Completion of a minimum of twelve (12) weeks Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics accredited dietetic internship in an acute care setting.
  • Preferred: One year of clinical nutrition experience, pediatrics preferred. Education
  • Required: California Children's Services (CCS) panel
  • eligible (per CCS paneling requirements) within two years of employment. Specialized Skills

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $71K - $117K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

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

Key Skills

Pediatric NutritionMedical Nutrition TherapyNutrition Care ProcessFamily Centered CareClinical PracticePatient CareCommunication SkillsTime ManagementGoal SettingTeamwork
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian- Inpatient at CHOC a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Pediatrics dietitian listings evaluated on our platform.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

This Pediatrics position at CHOC 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

CHOC lists compensation for this dietitian position at $71k to $117k annually.

This is approximately 62% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

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 Orange, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($71k–$117k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Nutrition Care Process, Family Centered Care, Clinical Practice, Patient Care, Communication Skills, Time Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide age-appropriate, evidence-based nutrition care and consultation for pediatric patients using a family-centered approach. Serve as a clinical resource for the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including medical and nursing staff.

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About CHOC

Hospitals and Health Care
Orange, California
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7.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 25%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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