Pays $30.7-$46.05/hr — Dietitian market median is ~$72k (16 jobs)
Pediatric Registered Dietitian - Full Time
About the Role
Full-time pediatric dietitian. Mostly weekdays, rotating weekends. $30.70-$46.05/hr. US.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Pediatric Registered Dietitian – Full Time in United States. Department: 11864 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Clinical Nutrition Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Pediatric Experience Required. Work is mostly weekdays.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $30.70 - $46.05/hr.
- Paid Time Off
- Health and welfare benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
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Key Responsibilities
The role involves providing ongoing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) care for inpatients through screening, assessment, and developing individualized nutrition plans based on life cycle and diagnosis-specific needs. Key duties include prescribing enteral/parenteral nutrition support, documenting MNT in the EMR, and leading efforts to identify, treat, and prevent malnutrition.
Requirements
Candidates must possess Dietitian (RD) registration and licensure in the relevant state (IL or WI if applicable), along with a minimum of a Bachelor's or Graduate Degree depending on the CDR registration date. Required experience includes didactic experience in clinical nutrition from an accredited program, and specialized knowledge in clinical nutrition and Nutrition Focused Physical Exams is essential.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context
Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 16% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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