Pediatric Dietitian Jobs
Pediatric Dietitian jobs are open across hospitals, outpatient clinics, school systems, and home health agencies, at every level from new-grad RD to senior clinical dietitian, with specializations in neonatal nutrition, pediatric oncology, and feeding disorders. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
Find Pediatric Dietitian JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 71+ Pediatric Dietitian jobs
Registered Dietitian Pediatric Outpatient Hematology/Oncology
Candidate Eligibility: Both Local & Travel Candidates Accepted | Radius Rules Apply
Location: Atlanta, GA 30329
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Pay Breakdown
Weekly Gross: $ 1800 To $ 2000 /Week
Blended Hourly Rate: $ 45 To $ 50 /Hour
Weekly Taxable Pay: $ 1066
Weekly Non-Taxable Stipend: $ 1876
Shift: Day Shift | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM | Monday Friday
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Weekend Requirement: None
Work Setting: Pediatric Outpatient Hematology/Oncology | Clinical Nutrition
Required Qualifications & Certifications
Active Georgia Registered Dietitian Licensure Required
Current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Credential Required
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Experience Required
Experience With Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Enteral Nutrition (EN) Required
Strong Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Experience Required
Additional Requirements
Must Be Comfortable Providing Nutrition Care to Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Patients
Must Complete Required Drug Screening, Including Nicotine Testing
Flu Vaccination Required
Flu Vaccine Exceptions or Declinations Are Not Accepted
Licensure & Certification Checklist
Georgia Registered Dietitian Licensure Required
CDR Credential Required
Registered Dietitian Pediatric Outpatient Hematology/Oncology
Candidate Eligibility: Both Local & Travel Candidates Accepted | Radius Rules Apply
Location: Atlanta, GA 30329
Job Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Pay Breakdown
Weekly Gross: $ 1800 To $ 2000 /Week
Blended Hourly Rate: $ 45 To $ 50 /Hour
Weekly Taxable Pay: $ 1066
Weekly Non-Taxable Stipend: $ 1876
Shift: Day Shift | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM | Monday Friday
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
Weekend Requirement: None
Work Setting: Pediatric Outpatient Hematology/Oncology | Clinical Nutrition
Required Qualifications & Certifications
Active Georgia Registered Dietitian Licensure Required
Current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Credential Required
Pediatric Clinical Nutrition Experience Required
Experience With Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) and Enteral Nutrition (EN) Required
Strong Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Experience Required
Additional Requirements
Must Be Comfortable Providing Nutrition Care to Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Patients
Must Complete Required Drug Screening, Including Nicotine Testing
Flu Vaccination Required
Flu Vaccine Exceptions or Declinations Are Not Accepted
Licensure & Certification Checklist
Georgia Registered Dietitian Licensure Required
CDR Credential Required
Pediatric Dietitian Jobs by Experience Level
See All 71 Pediatric Dietitian Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Pediatric Dietitian JobsPediatric Dietitian Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare14
- Geisinger4
- Phoenix Children's3
- Corewell Health2
- Vanderbilt Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pediatric dietitian jobs.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required by most employers
- Active state dietitian licensure or eligibility in the posting's state
- Experience providing medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patient populations
- Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) preferred for clinical roles
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including physicians and speech therapists
Tips for Your Pediatric Dietitian Job Search
Tailor your resume to pediatric populations
Generic dietitian resumes get passed over. Highlight patient age ranges, growth chart interpretation, tube feeding protocols, and any experience with pediatric conditions like failure to thrive, cystic fibrosis, or food protein-induced allergies. Quantify caseload size where you can.
List your credentials in the right order
Employers in pediatric settings scan for RD or RDN first, then state licensure, then specialty credentials like CSP. Put those initials directly after your name at the top of your resume so they're visible before a recruiter reads a single bullet.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pediatric dietitian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by care setting before applying
Pediatric dietitian roles in acute care, outpatient feeding clinics, and early intervention programs require different skill sets. Read each posting for the specific patient population and care model before you apply, so your cover letter addresses the actual setting.
Prepare case-based answers for clinical interviews
Pediatric dietitian interviews frequently include scenario questions: how you'd approach a toddler with growth faltering, or manage a teen athlete's nutrient needs. Prepare two or three real cases from your clinical rotations or prior roles that show your clinical reasoning clearly.
Negotiate for continuing education support
Many pediatric dietitian offers include professional development budgets that aren't listed in the posting. When you receive an offer, ask specifically about support for maintaining your CSP credential, attending pediatric nutrition conferences, and covering CDR continuing education requirements.
Pediatric Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pediatric dietitians?
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Geisinger, and Phoenix Children's are hiring the most pediatric dietitians right now, with openings concentrated in Tennessee, Texas, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Children's hospital systems and large pediatric specialty practices tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many pediatric dietitian jobs are remote?
About 38% of pediatric dietitian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth counseling and outpatient follow-up appointments driving most of the remote share. Roles centered on inpatient acute care, neonatal intensive care, or hands-on feeding therapy are almost always on-site.
How do you become a pediatric dietitian?
You become a pediatric dietitian by completing an accredited nutrition and dietetics bachelor's or graduate program, finishing a supervised dietetic internship, passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam to earn the RDN credential, and obtaining licensure in your state. After working in clinical settings with pediatric patients, you can sit for the board exam to earn the Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition credential, which strengthens your candidacy for specialized roles.
Can you get a pediatric dietitian job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level pediatric dietitian positions are realistic if your dietetic internship included pediatric rotations and you're willing to start in a general pediatric role before moving into subspecialties. Emphasize any clinical hours spent with children, familiarity with pediatric growth standards, and coursework in developmental nutrition. Children's hospitals and community health programs often hire new RDNs for outpatient or outreach positions.
What does the pediatric dietitian interview process look like?
The pediatric dietitian interview process typically includes a phone screen with HR, a clinical panel interview with dietitians and often a nurse or physician from the team, and sometimes a skills scenario where you're asked to walk through a patient case. Some employers also conduct a tour of the unit or clinic. The whole process usually unfolds across a few weeks from application to offer.
Where can I find and apply to pediatric dietitian jobs?
You can find and apply to pediatric dietitian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your credentials and care setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
See All 71 Pediatric Dietitian Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Pediatric Dietitian Jobs