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Compass Group
Detroit, Michigan

PEDIATRIC DIETITIAN

DietitianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$70k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Take the next step in your career with TouchPoint in Detroit, MI!

Location: TouchPoint at Henry Ford St. John Medical Setting: Inpatient Pediatric DietitianSchedule: M-F; rotating weekends Requirement: Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration Position Details: Join our inpatient care team as a Pediatric Dietitian.

You'll provide individualized medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients and collaborate with pediatricians and nurses to support growth, healing, and healthy development from the very first days of life. Salary: $60000-$70000

We go the extra mile for our Dietitians with benefits designed to support education, career growth, and professional success! Special perks include:

  • Education Reimbursement – Financial support for advanced learning
  • Career Advancement – Growth programs tailored to RDNs
  • Board Certifications – Financial rewards for obtaining specialty certifications
  • Relocation Assistance – Support when moving 50+ miles (based on location)
  • Professional Membership Dues, CDR, & Licensure Coverage – We cover your professional fees
  • Free CEUs – Through our nutrition education webinar series

Why Choose a Career as a Compass Group Dietitian?

Compass Group employs over 3,000 RDNs across the United States, making us one of the nation’s largest employers of Dietitians in a variety of settings:

  • Hospitals and healthcare systems
  • Senior living communities
  • Schools and universities
  • Corporate wellness programs
  • Food service operations

We Offer Unmatched Opportunities for Professional Growth

  • Specialization
  • Leadership development
  • Cross-functional career paths

The company has earned significant recognition, including being named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for five consecutive years, and appearing on Training Magazine’s Top 125 Organizations list for six straight years.

At Compass Group, we prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth with a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
  • Financial Security – Life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage
  • Retirement Ready – 401(k) and retirement plans to invest in your future
  • Time Off – Flexible/Paid Time Off and holiday pay (varies by site/state), Paid Parental Leave, Personal Leave
  • Exclusive Perks – Shopping discounts, commuter benefits, and more
  • Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program, FSAs, and health programs
  • Protection Plans – Identity Theft Protection and pet insurance

Job Summary

Make a real impact as a Clinical Dietitian! You’ll provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and education for patients in a specialty area, working with a collaborative team to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care.

What You’ll Do

  • Clinical Nutrition Care: Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients in a designated specialty area to promote recovery and improve health outcomes
  • Education: Provide guidance on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to support sustainable, long-term wellness to patients, families, staff, and the community
  • Evidence-Based Practice: Apply the latest research in alignment with the diet manual, company policies, and facility protocols to ensure high-quality, consistent care
  • Quality & Performance Improvement: Contribute to QAPI initiatives aimed at advancing patient care and clinical excellence
  • Collaboration & Service Excellence: Partner with the food service management team to help achieve patient satisfaction and service goals
  • Mentorship & Professional Development: Support the growth of staff and dietetic interns through education and training as applicable

What We’re Looking For

  • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible
  • Licensed Dietitian (or willing to obtain) in the state of practice as applicable
  • Specialty certification when required
  • Two years of work experience in specialty preferred

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • You’ll be part of an environment where your ideas are welcomed, and your growth is encouraged
  • You’ll have access to ongoing education, resources, development, and advancement opportunities to support your career path
  • You’ll have the autonomy to apply your clinical judgment while still having guidance when you need it Apply to Compass Group today!

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: info.flclearinghouse.com

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients and collaborate with healthcare teams to support growth and healing. Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop care plans, and provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or CDR exam eligible. Two years of work experience in a specialty area is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric NutritionNutritional AssessmentCare PlanningPatient EducationDietetic Counseling

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

Compass Group ranks #8 of 10 employers hiring Dietitian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 24% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Dietitian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$70kDietitian median $71k (middle half $68k–$75k)51 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$68k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dietitian listings in Michigan100 active3,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 24% remote · 24% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan Dietitian listings: 9% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment100 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,222 in the last 30 days752 the 30 days before (+63%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Dietitian pay trend+5.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Compass Group#8 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dietitian Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 13 employers
7
<$75k
8
$75k-90k
2
$90k-105k
3
$105k-120k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Relocation assistance
25% this job
Sign-on bonus
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Below most Pediatrics (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 73 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Compass Group

Food and Beverage Services
Chertsey, Surrey
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Education Reimbursement
Career Advancement
Board Certification Rewards
Relocation Assistance
Professional Membership Dues
CDR & Licensure Coverage
Free CEUs
Health Insurance

Living in Detroit

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$79k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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