Pediatric Ketogenic Dietitian: Remote Weekends

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana seeks a Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for ketogenic diet management across infant, pediatric, and adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will develop and monitor individualized care plans, educate caregivers, and collaborate with Neurology and nursing teams. On-call and remote weekend coverage are required. A Master’s degree and RD licensure in Indiana are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree is required or Bachelor's Degree prior to 2024.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration must be obtained within 6 months of start date.
• Licensure through the state of Indiana must be obtained within 1 year of start date.
• Any clinical area billing for service may require CDR approval and Indiana state RD license prior to start date.
• Requires the ability to develop nutritional care plans and provide nutritional education.
• Requires the ability to demonstrate competency in nutrition focused physical exam and malnutrition documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for infant, pediatric, and adult patients on ketogenic diet in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop and manage individualized ketogenic diet plans, including formula selection and macronutrient ratios.
• Educate patients and caregivers on ketogenic therapy and enteral feeding techniques; ensure safety and long-term management.
• Conduct frequent follow-ups, document care, and communicate with the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with Neurology, nursing, dietitians, and other professionals; on-call and remote weekend coverage required.

Skills

Ketogenic diet therapy

Nutrition care planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

On-call capability

Documentation accuracy

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Bachelor's degree (prior to 2024)

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential / CDR

Indiana RD licensure

CDR certification within 6 months

Job description

IU Health in Indiana seeks a Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for ketogenic diet management across infant, pediatric, and adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will develop and monitor individualized care plans, educate caregivers, and collaborate with Neurology and nursing teams. On-call and remote weekend coverage are required. A Master’s degree and RD licensure in Indiana are expected.