Clinical Dietitian Professional

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pediatric healthcare provider as a Clinical Dietitian Professional, where you will support the Digestive Health Institute by delivering evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Enjoy a supportive work environment focused on equity and diversity, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Insurance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Professional Development

Qualifications

• Three years clinical nutrition experience required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered medical nutrition therapy.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and train interns.
• Participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient-Centered Care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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Why Work at Children's Colorado?

Here, it’s different. Come join us.

Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation’s brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist’s outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we’re making new strides every day.

We’ve been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report.

As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics, and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat.

That’s why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We believe diverse teams foster creativity and innovation, and that reflecting our patient population enhances care. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent to realize our mission: to heal every child who comes through our doors.

A career at Children's Colorado will challenge, inspire, and motivate you to make a difference in a child's life. Here, it’s different.

Job Overview

We are seeking an outpatient Registered Dietitian to support our Digestive Health Institute and manage patients with gastrointestinal diseases.

Join our Clinical Nutrition Team! We are a dedicated group providing patient & family-centered evidence-based medical nutrition therapy. Our clinical RDs work closely within multidisciplinary teams on inpatient units and outpatient clinics. Experience the culture of Clinical Nutrition—excellence, collaboration, partnership, and connection.

The Clinical Dietitian Professional provides comprehensive, safe, and ethical medical nutrition therapy to patients, families, and clients in inpatient or outpatient settings.

Additional Information

• Department: Clinical Nutrition Digestive Health Institute
• Job Status: Full-Time; 40 hours/week - benefits eligible
• Shift: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: Three (3) years clinical nutrition
• Licenses: Registered Dietitians (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) per CDR guidelines

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered medical nutrition therapy, collaborate with clinical teams, train interns and students, participate in quality improvement, and ensure compliance with standards.

Other Information

Scope: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level; applies standardized practices with some decision-making authority.

Physical Requirements: Able to perform activities involving sitting, standing, lifting, reaching, and providing services in neonatal areas.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to blood, chemicals, cold/heat, infectious diseases, noise, and skin irritants. Requires effective stress management and teamwork skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $58,900.08 to $88,350.12 annually; $28.32 to $42.48 hourly.

Benefits include competitive pay, incentives, paid time off, insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and professional development.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare