Clinical Dietitian (Pediatric GI) $5K Sign On Bonus

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced PTO

Free parking

Career ladder progression

Job summary

University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver nutrition care for pediatric GI patients. The role requires RD eligibility and licenses, with opportunities for career ladder progression and a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Full-time, on-site role with 75% travel, convenient location at 11100 Euclid Avenue. The department emphasizes PHI compliance and interprofessional education.

Qualifications

• Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and applies the nutrition care process to patient care.
• Evaluates and recommends nutrition needs based on clinical info.
• Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking in nutrition care decisions.

Responsibilities

• Delivering effective nutrition care and developing decision tools for complex pediatric GI cases.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and strategic professional judgment.
• Educates staff, interns and health professionals in the hospital setting.

Skills

MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy)

Nutrition Care Process

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition (eligibility for RD exam)

Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition

Tools

PHI compliance

Job description

• Competitive hourly rates -Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience -Free parking -Career Ladder progression

Pediatric GI patients

$5,000K Sign On Bonus

• Competitive hourly rates -Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience -Free parking -Career Ladder progression

A Brief Overview

The Clinical Dietitian will display effective nutrition care, apply critical thinking skills and provide effective communication and education skills in daily practice.

What You Will Do

• Delivering Effective Nutrition Care (Develops & implements decision making tools for potential complex cases in area of specialty)
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making (Demonstrates proficiency in professional judgment and strategic thinking in practice)
• Communication & Education (Provides education to staff, interns & other health care professionals in the hospital in area of expertise)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Work Locations

11100 Euclid Avenue

Organization

Specialty_Care_UHMG

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Professional

Travel

Yes, 75 % of the Time

Remote Work

No

Job Posting

Sep 22, 2026, 5:32:02 PM

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition if established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 (Required) or
• Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required)

Work Experience

• 3+ years Working as a clinical dietitian in a health care facility (may include Supervised Practice Program) (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. (Required proficiency)
• Competent skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on the specific combined objective/subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment. (Required proficiency)
• Analytical skills to assess patient’s condition & provide appropriate interventions. (Required proficiency)
• Exhibits appropriate & effective communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire)
• Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required Upon Hire)
• Completion of an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Program. (Required)
• Maintains the required continuing education credits for Registration and License. (Required)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%