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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Pediatric hospital network and centers

Outpatient Hematology/Oncology Dietitian/Nutritionist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Dietitians credentialed before December 31, 2023, must have a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
  • Dietitians credentialed after December 31, 2023, must have a Master of Science or Master of Public Health in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
  • Must hold current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Must be a Georgia-licensed dietitian.
  • If the dietitian does not currently possess the Registered Dietitian and/or Licensed Dietitian credential, it must be obtained within three months of hire.
  • Must possess communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Determine nutritional assessments using age- and developmentally appropriate standards.
  • Recommend appropriate medical nutritional therapy for assigned patients, evaluate responses to therapy, and determine changes.
  • Instruct patients and families on nutritional therapy using age-appropriate developmental standards; include family members or caregivers in patient care and provide education suited to their learning needs.
  • Advise groups on pediatric nutritional therapy and community nutrition as required.
  • Implement departmental standards for documenting all aspects of work-related activities.
  • Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Direct and evaluate dietetic interns and students.
  • Maintain professional development responsibilities.
  • Perform other required responsibilities, including departmental committee participation and annual competencies.

Desired Qualifications

  • Pediatric nutrition experience in an inpatient or outpatient setting is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with pediatric populations is preferred.

About the Company

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Pediatric hospital network and centers

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta provides pediatric medical care through three hospitals, 26 neighborhood locations, and more than 600 beds. It operates as a not-for-profit system that includes the Marcus Autism Center, the Center for Advanced Pediatrics, urgent care centers, and trauma facilities, staffed by more than 2,000 pediatric physicians across 70+ specialties and a team of over 11,500 employees and 10,000 volunteers. The organization treats a high volume of patients each year, offering services ranging from emergency and surgical care to outpatient and specialty programs for children. Its care model centers on delivering comprehensive, kid-focused health services to support children now and in the future."

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$4.8M
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
1997

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