Registered Dietitian

cincinnatichildrens; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a Pediatric Nutrition Therapy professional to perform clinical nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and educate patients and families within a multidisciplinary team. The role supports pediatric growth and development through evidence-based nutrition care and collaboration with clinicians.

Responsibilities include implementing nutrition interventions, monitoring outcomes, and contributing to division initiatives and community programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Registered Dietitian or Licensed Dietitian in the state of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Practice: assess pediatric nutrition needs and develop care plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with health care team to implement nutrition care principles.
• Monitor and revise nutrition plans based on patient progress and evidence.

Skills

Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Registered Dietitian

Licensed Dietitian (Ohio)

Job description

Primary Location

Burnet Campus Department

Nutrition Therapy Shift

Day (United States of America) Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40 FTE

1 Employee Status

Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$56,846.40 - $72,488.00 *Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clinical Practice- Demonstrates knowledge of normal child growth and development and pediatric nutrition when performing nutritional assessments. Develops nutritional care plans and outlines goals with patient and their family based on existing nutritional standards of care. Implements nutritional interventions based on knowledge of disease state, normal and therapeutic nutrition and child development. Interventions incorporate family values, culture and resources. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of patients' nutrition care plan. Revises plan as needed. Collaborates with health care team on the implementation of nutrition care principles. Provides nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families/care providers. Prepares the family to carry out the nutrition regime in the home setting. Collaborates with internal and external resources to support the nutrition care plan. Utilizes current research to enhance professional practice. Provide nutrition expertise for division specific initiatives including community-based programming (i.e. healthy weight and better eating habits).
• Clinical Leadership- Relates basic principles of pediatric nutrition to nutrition staff, health care team members and community. Orients, supervises and directs the work of the diet technician(s) and/or interns as applicable. Orients and educates new dietitians. Shares knowledge of pediatric nutrition principles, policies and procedures as applicable. Participates in and supports process improvement activities.
• Fiscal Responsibility- Completes productivity records and enters charges in a timely fashion.
• Professional Growth and Development- Serves on committees and/or work groups affecting the department and/or hospital. Contributes to body of professional knowledge (factual) within the department, Cincinnati Children's or community as appropriate. Exhibits desire and initiative to increase knowledge and skills.
• Collaboration- Collaborates with other members of the multi-disciplinary clinical team to optimize care of patient families participating in the assigned program. Partners with coworkers to provide valuable input on projects and takes ownership of project(s) as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 0+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
• Registered Dietician, Licensed Dietitian in the state of Ohio

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability