Entry Level Pediatric Dietitian Jobs
New grad pediatric dietitian jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with their first clinical nutrition roles, where strong internship work or a focused practicum can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Geisinger, and Sioux Center Health hiring at this level now.
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Pediatric Clinical Dietitian
Job Description
Overview
Overview
We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.
Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
Description:
This is an Outpatient Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Dietitian position that provides comprehensive nutrition care for ambulatory pediatric gastroenterology patients, including nutrition assessment, enteral nutrition management, therapeutic diet education, optimization of caloric intake, growth monitoring, and identification and management of malnutrition in infants and children.
- Master's Degree is required or Bachelor's Degree prior to 2024.
- Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
- Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration must be obtained within 6 months of start date.
- Licensure through the state of Indiana must be obtained within 1 year of start date.
- Any clinical area billing for service may require CDR approval and Indiana state RD license prior to start date.
- Requires the ability to develop nutritional care plans and provide nutritional education.
- Requires the ability to demonstrate competency in nutrition focused physical exam and malnutrition documentation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
Pediatric Clinical Dietitian
Job Description
Overview
Overview
We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.
Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!
Why Join IU Health?
As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:
- 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
- Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!
Description:
This is an Outpatient Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinical Dietitian position that provides comprehensive nutrition care for ambulatory pediatric gastroenterology patients, including nutrition assessment, enteral nutrition management, therapeutic diet education, optimization of caloric intake, growth monitoring, and identification and management of malnutrition in infants and children.
- Master's Degree is required or Bachelor's Degree prior to 2024.
- Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
- Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration must be obtained within 6 months of start date.
- Licensure through the state of Indiana must be obtained within 1 year of start date.
- Any clinical area billing for service may require CDR approval and Indiana state RD license prior to start date.
- Requires the ability to develop nutritional care plans and provide nutritional education.
- Requires the ability to demonstrate competency in nutrition focused physical exam and malnutrition documentation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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Entry Level Pediatric Dietitian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pediatric dietitian job?
Entry level pediatric dietitian employers typically look for a completed dietetic internship, registered dietitian eligibility or licensure, and hands-on experience with pediatric populations gained through clinical rotations or practicum hours. Tailoring your resume to highlight patient-facing experience with children, familiarity with pediatric growth charts, and any specialty exposure in NICU or pediatric oncology settings gives candidates a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level pediatric dietitians?
Companies hiring entry level pediatric dietitians right now include Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Geisinger, and Sioux Center Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from children's hospitals, pediatric outpatient clinics, and large health systems that run structured onboarding programs for new dietitians.
Are there remote entry level pediatric dietitian jobs?
Yes, though most pediatric dietitian roles at the entry level are on-site given the hands-on clinical nature of the work. About 11% of entry level pediatric dietitian openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth nutrition counseling and virtual outpatient roles representing the most common remote opportunities for candidates starting out.
Are these new grad pediatric dietitian jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pediatric dietitian roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts a completed dietetic internship in place of paid work history, or explicitly invites candidates who are newly credentialed. Searching for these signals helps recent graduates find roles built for someone entering the field for the first time.
Which industries hire the most entry level pediatric dietitians?
Entry Level pediatric dietitian roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at the entry level because they operate dedicated pediatric units, run outpatient feeding clinics, or serve school-age and early childhood populations that require specialized nutrition support.