Inspiring Pediatric Outpatient Dietitian (Part-Time)

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Pediatric Outpatient Dietitian for a part-time, 20-hour-per-week role within the Pediatric Gastroenterology team. You will develop nutrition plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate care to meet age- and disease-specific needs.

Required: Bachelor's or advanced degree in dietetics, Registered Dietitian credential, Illinois licensure, ongoing continuing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics.
• Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Illinois licensure as a Dietitian and ongoing registration.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a nutrition plan of care for all assigned patients.
• Fosters continuity of care across the care continuum.
• Evaluates outcomes of medical nutrition therapy and adjusts as needed.
• Provides nutrition education to patients and families to support goals.
• Manages delivery of nutrition services and participates in performance improvement.
• Mentors Diet Clerks and support staff.
• Maintains professional development and competency.

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics

Registered Dietitian credential

Licensed Dietitian in Illinois

Maintains dietetic registration and licensure

Continuing education requirements

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Illinois seeks a Pediatric Outpatient Dietitian for a part-time, 20-hour-per-week role within the Pediatric Gastroenterology team. You will develop nutrition plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate care to meet age- and disease-specific needs.

Required: Bachelor's or advanced degree in dietetics, Registered Dietitian credential, Illinois licensure, ongoing continuing education.