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

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

CEU support

Paid CDR/LDN renewal

Free parking

Job summary

Pediatric Specialty Care in Philadelphia is seeking a Pediatric Registered Dietitian (RD/LDN) for tube feeding and complex care. This part-time role offers weekday daytime hours with no on-call, with potential for growth across PSC Pennsylvania sites.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to nutrition as the foundation of care for medically fragile children. You will assess nutrition needs, plan enteral and oral feeds, monitor growth, and educate families while collaborating with nurses,

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric nutrition assessment and care for medically complex children.
• Ability to develop and adjust enteral and oral nutrition plans.
• Strong collaboration with nurses, physicians, and families.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutrition assessments and exams for children with complex medical needs.
• Develop enteral and oral nutrition plans, formula selection and feeding schedules.
• Monitor growth and adjust plans as needs change.
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians, speech/feeding therapy, and families on goals.
• Document using Nutrition Care Process and meet PA regulations.

Skills

Strong clinical judgement

Clear communication

Children-focused

Education

RD/RDN credential from CDR

LDN eligible within 6 months

CNSC is a plus

Job description

Overview

Most of the 50 children who live at PSC Philadelphia are medically fragile, and many are fed by G-tube or J-tube. Every formula you choose, every calorie you adjust and every growth trend you catch shapes how they grow, heal and thrive. Here, the dietitian is a core member of the care team, not an afterthought.

Salary

$32.00 - $42.00 / Hour

Overview

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

Pediatric Specialty Care at Philadelphia | East Falls, Philadelphia, PA

Part-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.

Most of the 50 children who live at PSC Philadelphia are medically fragile, and many are fed by G-tube or J-tube. Every formula you choose, every calorie you adjust and every growth trend you catch shapes how they grow, heal and thrive. Here, the dietitian is a core member of the care team, not an afterthought.

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 judgement, 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.