Clinical Dietitian - Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview: At the Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Program, we treat children with a range of feeding difficulties. We understand how important it is to be supported by a trusted team of experts when a child has feeding difficulties. To best meet their needs, we gather a team of feeding experts. They all specialize in working with children with feeding difficulties and complex medical needs. Full time Clinical Dietitian position working Monday through Friday with a weekend and holiday on-call rotation. Located at 495 E. Main Street near the main campus location for Nationwide Children's Hospital. Job Description Summary: Promotes preventive health for nutrition using research, advocacy, and public health initiatives. Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy in direct care of medical diseases and conditions across the continuum of care. Job Description: Essential Functions: Applies the Nutrition Care Process and workflow elements in providing person-centered nutrition care of patients. Provides education on healthy nutrition, obesity and disease prevention, as well as other topics. Coordinates programs and projects in schools, the community and hospital (internal and external programs and projects), representing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and developing strong community partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, required.
• Licensed as a Registered Dietitian in the State of Ohio, required.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) registration, and licensure to practice as a dietitian from the Ohio Board of Dietetics; OR – licensed permit with completion and passing of the RD exam within 3 months of employment.
• Analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a clinical registered & licensed dietitian, preferred.
• Clinical pediatric experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies the Nutrition Care Process and workflow elements in providing person-centered nutrition care of patients.
• Provides education on healthy nutrition, obesity and disease prevention, as well as other topics.
• Coordinates programs and projects in schools, the community and hospital (internal and external programs and projects), representing Nationwide Children’s Hospital and developing strong community partnerships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level