Dietitian vs Pediatrician
Pay, skills and open jobs side by side, from current job postings across the US.
Pay
Dietitian
$75,300 typical, a year
Most Dietitians earn $70,000 to $87,400 a year.
From 539 postings that list pay
3,394 open jobs now
Pediatrician
$247,600 typical, a year
Most Pediatricians earn $218,300 to $275,000 a year.
From 60 postings that list pay
408 open jobs now
Pediatricians typically earn about $172,200 more a year than Dietitians.
What each one does
Dietitian
- Conduct nutritional assessments for patients or residents.
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.
- Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
- Participate in care planning meetings and interdisciplinary teams.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Pediatrician
- Perform physical examinations on newborns and children to monitor their health and development.
- Diagnose and treat pediatric illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions.
- Prescribe medications and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment options, and preventive care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and imaging.
- Collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals.
Summed up from 30 job postings
Skills employers ask for
Dietitian
More common in Dietitian postings
- Dietary Assessment 4 in 10 postings
- Nutrition Therapy 2 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Excel 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Outlook 1 in 10 postings
- Dietary Planning 1 in 10 postings
- Microsoft Office 1 in 15 postings
Pediatrician
More common in Pediatrician postings
- Pediatrics 2 in 10 postings
- Immunizations 1 in 10 postings
- Adult and Pediatric Care 1 in 10 postings
- Med-Peds 1 in 10 postings
- Primary Care 1 in 10 postings
- Electronic Medical Records 1 in 10 postings
Out of each role's current postings.
Licenses and certifications
Dietitian
- Commission on Dietetic Registration 4 in 10 postings
- Dietitian License 4 in 10 postings
- Certified Diet Manager 3 in 10 postings
- State License 2 in 10 postings
Pediatrician
- Board Certified 5 in 10 postings
- Medical License 3 in 10 postings
- Basic Life Support 1 in 10 postings
- DEA License 1 in 10 postings
Open jobs
Dietitian
Clinical Dietitian- Immunodeficiency Clinic
Columbus News TimesPay not stated Main Campus, Columbus, OHNutrition TherapyDisease PreventionRegistered Dietitian
ConsultantdietitiansPay not stated Lynchburg, VA, USElectronic Medical RecordsRegistered Dietitian
ConsultantdietitiansPay not stated Oxford, MS, USInterdisciplinary CareHIPAA ComplianceElectronic Medical RecordsLong-Term Care
Pediatrician
Pediatrician
Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.Pay not stated Greenacres, FL, USABasic Life SupportMedical LicenseTreatment PlansDisease PreventionImmunizations +5Pediatrician
Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.Pay not stated Boynton Beach, FL, USABasic Life SupportTreatment PlansMedical LicenseDisease PreventionImmunizations +5
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