Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian

Sodexo is seeking an Outpatient Pediatric Dietitian for the Childhood Healthy Eating and Active Living Center (C-HEAL), located at the Kennedy Outpatient Center and on the Erlanger East Campus in Chattanooga, TN. The C-HEAL Center offers services for children who do not respond to early intervention efforts or require long-term care management for co-morbidities related to being overweight or obese. This position serves as the co-coordinator of the C-HEAL program and performs job tasks related to accreditation. 

This position is Monday-Friday, no weekends or holidays, and is open to new graduates or experienced dietitians.

Health and wellness benefits

Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal

Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year

Reimbursement for continuing education events

Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo's Clinical Career Ladder

• Perform comprehensive nutrition evaluations and consultations to pediatric patients and their families using motivational interviewing and counselling skills
• Assist with program development, promotion/marketing, screenings, and patient recruitment
• Assists with departmental program evaluation and outcome measurement activities
• Provide education on healthy eating, physical activity, diabetes and hyperlipidemia
• Update and create educational handouts

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• Registered Dietitian or eligible, with experience or a strong interest in working with pediatric patients
• Have the ability to creatively problem-solve and make decisions while working independently within a team-oriented work environment
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups
• Strong comprehension of the principles of clinical nutrition practice
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skills/organization and be a self-starter and team player
• The ability to work well with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

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Minimum Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hireCertification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire