Registered Dietitian

Primary Location

Burnet Campus Department

Nutrition Therapy Shift

Day (United States of America) Schedule

Part time Weekly Hours

24 FTE

0.6 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.

Registered Dietitian for the Keto Program

Location: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH 45229

Status: 24 hours/week during the Monday-Friday work week.

What We Have to Offer:

Internationally Recognized : Cincinnati Children’s is nationally ranked in all pediatric specialties. For more than 15 years, we have been named a top-ranked pediatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report and are the #2 recipient of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health.

Family-Centered Care : Dietitians work alongside a medical team of doctors, nurses, and other allied health professionals. We consider the family’s community setting and culture and how family members interact with nutrition and health.

Clinical Ladder : Designed to advance and recognize the knowledge, skills, experience, and leadership abilities of the staff within the Nutrition Therapy Division. Promotional pay opportunities available.

Benefits and Paid Time Off : Benefits start immediately. RDs can accrue 30 days of PTO each year; unused PTO rolls over. Additional PTO for some promotions.

Pay : The pay starts at $37,752.00 (based on working 24 hrs/wk) and can increase based on years and type of experience.

What you will do as a Reg. Dietitian:

Clinical practice & leadership : Develop nutritional care plans and outline goals with patients and family based on existing nutritional standards of care. Implement nutritional interventions based on knowledge of disease state, normal and therapeutic nutrition and child development. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of patients' nutrition care plan. Collaborate with health care team on the implementation of nutrition care principles. Provides nutrition counseling and education to patients and their families/care providers.

Fiscal Responsibility: Complete productivity records and enter charges in a timely fashion.

Professional Growth and Development : Serve on committees and/or work groups affecting the department and/or hospital. Contribute to body of professional knowledge within the department, Cincinnati Children's or community as appropriate. Exhibits desire and initiative to increase knowledge and skills.

Collaboration: Collaborate with other members of the multi-disciplinary clinical team to optimize care of patient families participating in the assigned program. Partner with coworkers to provide valuable input on projects and takes ownership of project(s) assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in nutrition (or equivalent program) required.

Registered and Licensed Dietitian in the State of Ohio required.

2+ years of relevant experience preferred but not required.

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