Dietitian vs Pediatrician

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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

Dietitian salaries Dietitian jobs

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

Pediatrician salaries Pediatrician jobs

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

Pediatrician

  • Pay not stated Bend, Oregon
    EpicPediatrics
    13 hours ago
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  • Pediatrician

    Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.
    Pay not stated Greenacres, FL, USA
    Basic Life SupportMedical LicenseTreatment PlansDisease PreventionImmunizations +5
    1 day ago
    Apply
  • Pediatrician

    Mersana Therapeutics, Inc.
    Pay not stated Boynton Beach, FL, USA
    Basic Life SupportTreatment PlansMedical LicenseDisease PreventionImmunizations +5
    1 day ago
    Apply

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