Pediatric Dietitian & Nutrition Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Dietitian to join our Nutrition team. The role focuses on providing nutrition care to pediatric patients, performing assessments, and delivering family-centered education in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The candidate will participate in an interdisciplinary team, support clinical education for interns, and ensure compliant documentation while advancing pediatric nutrition initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pediatric nutrition experience in inpatient or outpatient setting preferred, but not required.
• Current Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Georgia licensed dietitian credential required or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Dietitian credentials (RD/LD) must be in good standing per state and national requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determines nutritional assessment using age and developmentally appropriate standards.
• Recommends medical nutrition therapy and evaluates response.
• Instructs patient and family on nutrition therapy with age-appropriate education.
• Advises groups on pediatric nutrition and community programs.
• Documents all activities per departmental standards.
• Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Directs and evaluates dietetic interns/students.
• Maintains professional development responsibilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Nutrition/Dietetics/related field

MS or MPH in Nutrition/Dietetics/related field

Job description

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a Dietitian to join our Nutrition team. The role focuses on providing nutrition care to pediatric patients, performing assessments, and delivering family-centered education in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The candidate will participate in an interdisciplinary team, support clinical education for interns, and ensure compliant documentation while advancing pediatric nutrition initiatives.