Full-Time General Pediatrics Dietitian - Scottish Rite Hospital
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta · Children's Scottish Rite Hospital
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Job Description
In this role, you will work closely with Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech‑Language Pathology to support functional recovery while assessing and managing nutrition and feeding plans for our pediatric patients across varying ages. You will provide nutrition support throughout post‑ICU recovery and the rehab stay, and you’ll have the opportunity to cross‑train across pediatric areas to broaden your experience and skill set.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced pediatric dietitians—and new grads eager to launch their careers in pediatrics are encouraged to apply as well. We are pleased to offer a $5,000 sign‑on bonus for the right candidate.
Participates as interdisciplinary patient care team member to provide nutritional services and education to meet needs of identified patient population within the scope of the medical center’s mission and values.
Experience
- Pediatric nutrition experience in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred, but not required
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pediatric populations
Education
- Dietitians credentialed prior to 12/31/23: Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
- Dietitians credentialed after 12/31/23: Master’s of Science or Public Health in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
Certification Summary
- Current Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Georgia licensed dietitian
- If dietitian does not currently possess RD and/or LD credential, must obtain within 3 months of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must possess excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Job Responsibilities
- Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards.
- Recommends appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients and evaluates response to medical nutritional therapy and determines change.
- Instructs patient and family related to nutritional therapy which incorporates age-appropriate developmental standards. Includes family/caregiver in patient care and provides effective education appropriate for learning needs of patient and family.
- Advises groups related to pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.
- Implements departmental standards for documenting all aspects of work-related activities.
- Participates as member of interdisciplinary team.
- Directs and evaluates dietetic interns/students.
- Maintains professional development responsibilities.
- Performs other responsibilities as required, including but not limited to departmental committee participation and annual competencies.
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