Full-Time Pediatric Dietitian – Neurology Practice
Full Time • Morristown
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Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute (NJPNI) is the largest provider of pediatric neuroscience care in the state of New Jersey. As such, we are seeking a full-time Pediatric Dietitian to join our collaborative care team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a specialty setting, supporting children and families with complex neurological conditions through evidence-based, compassionate nutritional care.
About the Role:
The Pediatric Dietitian will work closely with our neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurse practitioners, social worker, and other support staff to provide individualized nutrition care plans for children with a variety of neurological and developmental conditions. This role involves direct patient care, family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in program development.
The Pediatric Dietitian will work closely with our neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurse practitioners, social worker, and other support staff to provide individualized nutrition care plans for children with a variety of neurological and developmental conditions. This role involves direct patient care, family education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and participation in program development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for pediatric patients with neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy, autism, ADHD, neuromuscular conditions).
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
- Provide education and counseling to families on therapeutic diets (e.g., modified Atkins, anti-inflammatory) and general pediatric nutrition.
- Collaborate with medical providers to optimize patient outcomes.
- Document assessments, interventions, and progress in the electronic health record.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to patient-centered care planning.
- Support practice initiatives, such as patient education materials, group classes, or research and educational projects.
Qualifications:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
- Must be licensed in New Jersey.
- Experience in pediatric nutrition required; experience in neurology or therapeutic diets strongly preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to support and guide families.
- Team-oriented, flexible, and committed to continuous learning.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Paid time off and continuing education opportunities.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families navigating complex conditions.
If you are a pediatric dietitian passionate about helping children thrive, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your resume and cover letter to: www.njpni.com
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
About New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute
At New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute (NJPNI), we believe that every patient should receive exceptional and individualized treatment.
Our mission is to provide the best possible healthcare in the areas of childhood developmental disorders and pediatric neurological and neurosurgical diseases. We seek to improve a child’s health and quality of life by delivering expeditious and accurate diagnoses along with a comprehensive array of surgical and nonsurgical therapeutic options.
Family involvement, support, and education are critical to a child’s understanding of their illness, treatment of and recovery from that illness. We understand that the entire family is affected by childhood illness and that the needs of each family, like each child, are unique.
Family involvement, support, and education are critical to a child’s understanding of their illness, treatment of and recovery from that illness. We understand that the entire family is affected by childhood illness and that the needs of each family, like each child, are unique.
We believe that by working together, with patients and their families, our neurosurgeons, neurologists, ancillary healthcare providers, therapists, and orthotists deliver the best care in the world. We treat every child, and every family, as our own and our patients’ lives have become an important part of our lives.
Careers at NJPNI
Are you passionate about pediatric neuroscience?
Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that’s transforming the future of neurological care? At NJPNI, we’re committed to advancing the field and improving lives. We invite you to explore exciting career opportunities with us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact.
Do you want to be part of a collaborative team that’s transforming the future of neurological care? At NJPNI, we’re committed to advancing the field and improving lives. We invite you to explore exciting career opportunities with us and be part of a team that’s making a real impact.
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