Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD/LDN)

Post Acute Partners, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

CEU support

CDR/LDN renewal paid

Free parking

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia in East Falls, Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD/LDN) for a part-time role with weekday daytime hours and no on-call. You will own nutrition assessments, plan enteral and oral nutrition, monitor growth, and collaborate with nurses, physicians, and families.

You’ll support pediatric nutrition, enteral feeding, and nutrition-focused exams, with opportunities for growth across PSC Pennsylvania sites.

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential recognized by CDR; new grads welcome.
• PA LDN or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric enteral nutrition or nutrition support experience preferred.
• CNSC certification is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment and clear communication with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams for children with complex medical needs.
• Develop and adjust enteral and oral nutrition plans including formula selection and feeding schedules.
• Monitor growth, labs, weight trends, and tolerance, updating plans as needed.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, speech/feeding therapy, and families on feeding goals and progression.
• Document using NCP and meet Pennsylvania regulations; participate in care plan meetings and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Pediatric care

Education

RD/RDN credential

PA LDN or equivalent

CNSC is a plus

Job description

Salary

$32.00 - $42.00 / Hour

Overview

Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD/LDN) – Tube Feeding & Complex Care

Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia | East Falls, Philadelphia, PAPart-Time, Monday–Friday days, flexibility as needed | no on-call

For our kids, nutrition isn't one part of the care plan. It's the foundation.

Why pediatric dietitians choose PSC:

• See your impact over months and years. Our children live here, so you'll follow the same kids as they grow. You won't be discharging patients after a three-day stay.
• Own your caseload. You're the nutrition expert in the building, with the autonomy to set the plan and the team support to carry it out.
• Build rare expertise. Enteral nutrition, growth in complex conditions, feeding progression and nutrition-focused physical exams. This is the experience that sets a pediatric RD's career apart.
• A schedule that respects your life. Weekday daytime hours. No on-call.
• A team that works together. Collaborate daily with nurses, physicians, speech and feeding therapists, and families.

What you get:

• $32 - $42/hour, with more for pediatric and nutrition support experience
• Benefits for part-time staff who meet minimum hours: health, dental, vision | 401(k) | PTO
• CEU support and paid CDR/LDN renewal
• Path to full-time, or added hours across our PSC Pennsylvania sites
• Free parking

Responsibilities

What You'll Do as Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD/LDN)

• Complete nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused physical exams for children with complex medical needs
• Develop and adjust enteral and oral nutrition plans, including formula selection, calorie and fluid needs, and feeding schedules
• Monitor growth, labs, weight trends and tolerance, and update plans as each child's needs change
• Partner with nursing, physicians, speech/feeding therapy and families on feeding goals and progression
• Document using the Nutrition Care Process, and meet Academy standards and Pennsylvania regulations
• Participate in care plan meetings and quality improvement, and educate staff and families on nutrition and feeding safety

Qualifications

What You'll Bring as Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD/LDN)

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential from CDR, or eligible (new grads welcome)
• Pennsylvania LDN, or ability to obtain within [6 months] of hire
• Pediatric, enteral nutrition or nutrition support experience preferred, not required. We'll help you grow.
• CNSC is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment, clear communication and a genuine love of working with children and families

EOE Statement

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.