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Pediatric Registered Dietitian | Full-Time | Days

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Key Responsibilities

  • Developing and documenting nutrition care plans, including medical nutrition therapy and education for patients and families.
  • Monitoring nutritional status through physical assessments, anthropometric data, and biochemical indicators.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, foodservice staff, and social services to ensure optimal patient care, resource coordination, and formula management.
  • Managing formula orders, calculating recipes, and adjusting plans as needed, including outpatient follow-up and communication via electronic health records.
  • Providing age-specific, culturally appropriate nutrition counseling, and ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
  • Applying evidence-based guidelines, demonstrating professional development, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in dietetics (Master's preferred).
  • Registered dietitian license and state licensure.

Skills

  • Expertise in pediatric nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, growth assessment, nutrient analysis, and effective communication.
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent functioning are essential.

Physical demands include light activity involving standing, walking, and manual tasks. This position requires a dedicated professional committed to compassionate care, teamwork, and excellence in pediatric nutrition services.

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