Eating Disorders Dietitian

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM4:30 PMRegular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

We’re seeking a full‑time Pediatric Dietitian to join our General Pediatrics team (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.). This role offers broad exposure to inpatient pediatric care, including ED, ICUs, and general pediatric patients during the initial training period, with the opportunity to grow into a specialty clinic.

A strong nutrition support background is expected, with TPN experience preferred. TPN (intravenous nutrition) is a more advanced skill within our scope, and at CHOA dietitians play a key role in pharmacy‑driven nutrition support—an excellent opportunity for those interested in tube feeding and higher‑acuity nutrition care.

This position is well‑suited for both new graduates and experienced dietitians. Eating disorder experience is helpful, and new grads passionate about pediatrics and/or eating disorders are encouraged to apply. You’ll be part of a close‑knit, well‑respected team where you can feel empowered and have a meaningful impact. 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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