Registered Metabolic Dietitian

Clinic for Special Children • Leacock Township, PA

10d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Established in 1989, The Clinic for Special Children is an independent, mission-driven outpatient clinic providing cutting-edge research and compassionate care for children and adults with rare, genetic disorders. The majority of patients are uninsured, live in agrarian settings, and are of Old Order Amish or Mennonite (Plain) ancestry.

As a member of the clinical team, the Registered Metabolic Dietitian assists in providing medical services and direct patient care through culturally appropriate, individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and support to patients and families. This position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, research staff, and laboratory staff to address patient nutrition-related needs.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials.
• Active Pennsylvania dietitian-nutritionist licensure (LDN).
• Experience working with medically complex patients, rare genetic diseases, ketogenic diet for epilepsy, and inherited metabolic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing medical services and direct patient care through culturally appropriate, individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and support to patients and families.
• Works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, research staff, and laboratory staff to address patient nutrition-related needs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance at a no or low cost premium for the employee and their eligible spouse/dependent(s).
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) option
• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid holidays and paid sick time.
• Long-term & Short-term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity, paternity, or adoption leave.
• Immediate participation in retirement plan w/ employer contributions: 3% immediate employer contribution & up to 10% after 1yr.
• Employer paid licensing, credentialing, and continuing education.
• Financial guidance, Legal assistance, and Wellness support through Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

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