Per Diem Clinical Dietitian I/II

Seattle Children's

14 days ago

Seattle, Washington$35.28 - $58.21 per hourPer Diem / PRNPediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Seattle Children's as a Per Diem Clinical Dietitian – Pediatric Specialty in United States. Coordinate nutrition care and provide medical nutrition therapy appropriate to the age-related needs of patients across the continuum of care at an expert level. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate nutrition care and provide medical nutrition therapy appropriate to the age-related needs of patient.

provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients and families of all ages.

Lead program related projects and serve as a mentor to other staff.

provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $35.28 - $58.21/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Seattle Children's as a Per Diem Clinical Dietitian – Pediatric Specialty.

Key Skills

Nutrition Care CoordinationMedical Nutrition TherapyPediatric PracticeEvidence-Based PracticeInterdisciplinary CollaborationESRD CompetenciesTransplant CompetenciesStaff MentoringProgram Project LeadershipPatient InteractionFamily Interaction

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or Clinical Dietetics and meet specific experience requirements based on the level (1+ years for I, 3+ years pediatric experience for II), along with Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) and Washington State Certification (DI) within four months of hire. Specialized competencies in Dialysis and Organ Transplant may be required for certain assignments.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Clinical Dietitian I/II at Seattle Children's a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Seattle Children's 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

Seattle Children's lists compensation for this dietitian position at $35k to $58k annually.

This is approximately 81% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $58000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Seattle, Washington.

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a dietitian earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($35k–$58k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nutrition Care Coordination, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Pediatric Practice, Evidence-Based Practice, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, ESRD Competencies, Transplant Competencies, Staff Mentoring. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves coordinating nutrition care and delivering expert-level medical nutrition therapy tailored to the age-related needs of patients across the continuum of care. Responsibilities also include leading program-related projects, mentoring staff, and collaborating with the interdisciplinar...

Benefits package: Medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), Life insurance, Paid time off, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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