Reg. Dietitian Cerebral Palsy

Overview

This Registered Dietitian will support patients in Cerebral Palsy. This job will work at our Main Campus on Burnet Avenue. This job is 24 hours/week, working Monday-Friday, day shift. We are open to negotiating the schedule of which days during the week. This job will also be a part of the rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

• Clinical Practice- Applies in-depth knowledge of normal child growth and development and pediatric nutrition when performing nutritional assessments. Anticipates implications of disease and therapy in the development of complex nutritional care plans including the utilization of existing or newly created nutrition standards of care. Appropriately utilizes roles of team members in helping to initiate a coordinated plan of care. Through advanced understanding of nutritional interventions, the dietitian is cognizant of the impact of these interventions in regards to the patients care and is able to recommend adjustments to meet the needs of the patient and family.
  
  Relies on in-depth knowledge and experience to critically evaluate those interventions that will be most successful in promoting positive outcome(s). Individualizes nutrition counseling and education to meet the needs of the patients, families and care providers as well as Developing educational materials as needed. Uses advanced knowledge of internal and external resources to support the nutrition plan of care in preparing the family for transition to home.
  
  Incorporates current research into clinical practice and shares information with peers.

• Clinical Leadership- Identifies learning needs for nutrition staff, health care team members and community and initiates education activities to meet those needs. Identifies and meets ongoing learning needs of diet technicians and/or interns as applicable. Functions as a preceptor in orientation and education of new dietitians, as applicable. Generates performance improvement activities and documents activities for reports.

• Fiscal Responsibility- Demonstrates awareness of professional time management and fiscal impact of recommendations for nutrition therapy in overall patient care. Completes productivity records and enters charges in a timely fashion.

• Professional Growth and Development- Assumes a responsible role on a committee and/or work group affecting the department, hospital and/or community. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge (active learning) and personal experience in contributions to professional knowledge. Assists other members by educating, providing resources and consulting on difficult cases.

• Collaboration- Cooperates with diet technicians and dietitians to complete daily patient care responsibilities. Partners with coworkers and health care professionals to provide valuable input on projects and takes ownership of project(s) as assigned.

To perform medical nutrition therapy for assigned patients and program areas. Conduct nutritional counseling and education to patients and their families/care providers. Support department initiatives to improve nutrition including community-based initiatives. Provide nutrition expertise for division-specific initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline preferred

• Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian

Additional Job Details

• Location:
  
  Burnet Campus

• Schedule:
  
  Part time

• Shift: Day

• Department:
  Nutrition Therapy

• Employee Status:
  Regular

• FTE: 0.6

• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  24

Expected Starting Pay Range

$56,846.40 - $72,488.00

Market Leading Benefits Including
:

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

• Competitive retirement plans

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

• Support through Employee Resource Groups and wellness programs

• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

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 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