Clinical Dietitian I - Part Time - 1st Shift

DietitianIncludes callIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Facility: Dayton Children's - Main Campus Department: Clinical Dietitians Schedule: Part time Hours: 20 Job Details: The Clinical Dietitian assesses nutritional needs; develops and implements nutritional care plans and evaluates and reports these results appropriately.

Participates in on-going education programs for hospital staff and the community; participates as an integral part of the nutrition care team in assigned and covered areas; coordinates activities with the needs of the department’s management team; shares on-call responsibilities on a rotating weekly basis during non-scheduled working hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays).

The Clinical Dietitian I is able to begin to lay and build on the foundation of progressive problem solving and apply both scientific and theoretical knowledge to the care of patients. Consistently demonstrates competence in skills, problem solving, and priority setting.

Required

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or related field. Experience: Experienced candidates may be eligible to be hired as a clinical dietitian II or dietitian III. May hire a new graduate with an expectation to pass the RDN exam within 6 months of hire.

Failure to pass the exam within 6 months will result in termination or movement to an alternate role within the department, if available, until the RDN exam is passed. Department Specific Job Details: At Dayton Children's, we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families, and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values: We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees. We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions. We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.

We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care. We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow. We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian assesses patient nutritional needs, develops care plans, and evaluates outcomes. They also participate in nutrition care teams and provide educational programs for hospital staff and the community.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field. New graduates are eligible to apply with the expectation of passing the RDN exam within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentPatient careClinical nutritionCollaborationCommunicationScientific knowledge

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

In Ohio, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$69k (73 salary observations; 330 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,400 salary observations; 8,206 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 29 employers

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<$85k
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$85k-100k
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$100k-115k
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$130k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
28%
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.2
Better work-life than 30% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.