Regist Dietitian for Outpatient, 32 hrs/wk at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio

Job Description:

Job Description



At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.



Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10
  best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years


• Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding


• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) ,
  America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024)


• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune


• Consistently certified as great place to work
  


• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
  


• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  

Our Nutrition Therapy staff have specialized training in pediatric nutrition for normal growth and development and therapeutic needs. Additionally, we practice family-centered care, taking into account the family's community setting and culture and how family members interact with nutrition and health.


All of our dietetics professionals maintain state and national credentials. 40% of the dietitians have an advanced degree and 40% have one or more specialty certifications. Many of our dietitians have a certificate of training in childhood and adolescent weight management. All of our lactation consultants are internationally board certified.


We are recruiting for a Registered Dietitian for the Outpatient Clinics. This position is 32 hours per week, Monday-Friday varying from 8-9am to 4:30-5:30pm.



*** Please note that posted salary is based on 40 hours per week. ***
Reg Dietitian job is salaried. To give perspective, the hourly start rate is $28.26, or $58,780.80 annually. Thus 32 hours/week salary is $47,024.64. This is the start of our pay range.




JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Clinical Practice- Applies in-depth knowledge of normal child growth and development and pediatric nutrition when performing nutritional assessments. Anticipates implications of disease and therapy in the development of complex nutritional care plans including the utilization of existing or newly created nutrition standards of care. Appropriately utilizes roles of team members in helping to initiate a coordinated plan of care. Through advanced understanding of nutritional interventions, the dietitian is cognizant of the impact of these interventions in regards to the patients care and is able to recommend adjustments to meet the needs of the patient and family. Relies on in-depth knowledge and experience to critically evaluate those interventions that will be most successful in promoting positive outcome(s). Individualizes nutrition counseling and education to meet the needs of the patients, families and care providers as well as Developing educational materials as needed. Uses advanced knowledge of internal and external resources to support the nutrition plan of care in preparing the family for transition to home. Incorporates current research into clinical practice and shares information with peers.
  
  


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  Clinical Leadership- Identifies learning needs for nutrition staff, health care team members and community and initiates education activities to meet those needs. Identifies and meets ongoing learning needs of diet technicians and/or interns as applicable. Functions as a preceptor in orientation and education of new dietitians, as applicable. Generates performance improvement activities and documents activities for reports.
  
  


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  Fiscal Responsibility- Demonstrates awareness of professional time management and fiscal impact of recommendations for nutrition therapy in overall patient care. Completes productivity records and enters charges in a timely fashion.
  
  


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  Professional Growth and Development- Assumes a responsible role on a committee and/or work group affecting the department, hospital and/or community. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge (active learning) and personal experience in contributions to professional knowledge. Assists other members by educating, providing resources and consulting on difficult cases.
  
  


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  Collaboration- Cooperates with diet technicians and dietitians to complete daily patient care responsibilities. Partners with coworkers and health care professionals to provide valuable input on projects and takes ownership of project(s) as assigned.
  
  

To perform medical nutrition therapy for assigned patients and program areas. Conduct nutritional counseling and education to patients and their families/care providers. Support department initiatives to improve nutrition including community-based initiatives. Provide nutrition expertise for division-specific initiatives.



JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
  
  


• Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietitian
  
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
  
  


• Competitive retirement plans
  
  


• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  
  


• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
  
  


• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
  
  


• Referral bonus program for current staff!
  
  


• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
  
  


• Physical and mental health wellness programs
  
  


• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
  
  

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type



Primary Location

Burnet Campus



Schedule

Full time



Shift

Day (United States of America)



Department

Nutrition Therapy



Employee Status

Regular



FTE

0.8



Weekly Hours

32



*Expected Starting Pay Range


*Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status$55,785.60 - $69,076.80


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.


Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability Apply Now