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Clinical Dietitian - Eating Disorder and General NICU/Pediatrics

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$71k-$117k

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Job Description

Work Location: Mission Viejo, 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. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices.

And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

Job Summary

The Clinical Dietitian I provides age appropriate nutrition care with an emphasis on family centered care through competent practice, education, and consultation; participates as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team.

This individual serves as a resource for the medical and nursing staff, ancillary team members and community providers. Will utilize clinical practice & knowledge of pediatric nutrition, the nutrition care process, & medical nutrition therapy to provide evidence-based nutrition care.

Pay Range

Minimum $70,949 Midpoint $94,037 Maximum $117,062

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

  • 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: Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Dietetics or Nutrition related field from an accredited university. Successful completion of the registration exam to become a Registered Dietitian within 45 days of hire.

Training

  • Required: California Children's Services (CCS) panel-eligible (per CCS paneling requirements) within two years of employment.

Specialized Skills

  • Required: Knowledge of and ability to provide appropriate family-centered patient care based upon age appropriateness and cultural needs. Excellent customer satisfaction skills; care with sensitivity and respect. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to successfully provide/ promote safe care within the parameters of licensure and regulatory requirements, practice requirements and hospital systems. Ability to prioritize and complete duties in a timely and organized manner. Ability to set goals and evaluate results in accordance with the highest standards. Promote teamwork to achieve CHOC's mission.

Licensure

  • 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.
  • Preferred: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; California Children’s Services (CCS) paneled.

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Light - Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35 lbs. Push/pull 50-100 lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher).

Physical Activity Requirements

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.

Key Responsibilities

Provide age-appropriate, family-centered nutrition care using pediatric nutrition knowledge, the nutrition care process, and medical nutrition therapy. Educate and consult with patients and families, serve as a nutrition resource for clinical staff and community providers, and contribute to the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or graduate degree in dietetics or a related nutrition field and completion of an accredited dietetic internship with at least 12 weeks in acute care. Candidates must complete the Registered Dietitian registration exam within 45 days of hire and become eligible for California Children's Services paneling within two years; pediatric clinical nutrition experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EducationClinical ConsultationInterdisciplinary TeamworkCultural CompetenceWritten CommunicationTime ManagementPrioritization

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 12% are remote, 22% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 3.0
Below most Pediatrics (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 80 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Orange

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.05M≈ 14.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,116/mo≈ 53% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.