RD/LDN - Pediatric Registered Dietitian

Pediatric Specialty Care; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

CEU support and renewal

Part-time health, dental, vision

401(k) plan

PTO

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking a Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD/LDN) for our Pediatric Specialty Care unit in East Falls. This part-time role features Monday–Friday daytime hours with no on-call, and opportunities to grow toward full-time across PSC PA sites.

You will own the nutrition plan for children with complex medical needs, perform nutrition assessments, manage enteral and oral feeding plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential from CDR, or eligible (new grads welcome).
• PA LDN license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric enteral nutrition or nutrition support experience preferred, not required.
• CNSC is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment, clear communication and a genuine love of working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments and nutrition-focused 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.

Skills

RD/RDN credential

Pediatric care experience

Enteral nutrition experience

Strong communication

Education

CDR RD/RDN credential or eligible

PA LDN license or ability to obtain within 6 months

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.