Clinical Dietitian II Locations: Los Angeles, California Job Category: Professional Position Type: Full-Time Shift: Days **Job Description** Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children's Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve. **Overview** **Schedule:** Monday-Friday **Purpose Statement/Position Summary:** The Clinical Dietitian II, under general supervision and as a registered dietitian, conducts comprehensive patient assessments, participates in the development of individualized plans of care, and implements and evaluates nutrition interventions for primarily moderately complex patients based on age-specific and developmental needs. **The position functions within a multidisciplinary, evidence-based outpatient eating disorders treatment program specializing in the assessment and treatment of individuals with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and other specified feeding and eating disorders.** Working as part of an interdisciplinary team consisting of Psychology, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Nursing, and Clinical Dietitians, the Clinical Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and ongoing monitoring of nutritional status, laboratory values, and treatment progress. Responsibilities include developing individualized meal plans, facilitating nutrition rehabilitation, providing nutrition counseling and education, supporting behavior change, and contributing to treatment planning to promote recovery and improve health outcomes. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates closely with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members to deliver coordinated patient care, while also guiding and supporting clinical nutrition personnel, providing instruction to dietetic interns during clinical rotations, and adhering to applicable policies and procedures related to patient care, supplies, and equipment. **Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:** **Required:** 1+ year full-time experience as a Registered Dietitian in a pediatric clinical setting. **Preferred:** + Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric nutrition assessment, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition counseling, and interdisciplinary care planning across a variety of clinical settings. + Experience providing evidence-based nutrition care and developing individualized nutrition interventions for pediatric and adolescent patient populations. + Strong ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and other members of the healthcare team. + Proven skills in interdisciplinary care coordination and participation in patient-centered treatment planning. + Experience documenting patient assessments, interventions, progress, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. + Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to educate patients and families and build collaborative relationships with healthcare providers. **Education/Licensure/Certification:** **Required:** + Master's Degree in nutrition-related field; or Bachelor's Degree in nutrition-related field plus additional 2 years full time experience as a Registered Dietitian + Completion of AND/CDR accredited dietetic internship + Current CDR registration as a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) + Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification **Preferred:** + Board certifications: CSP, CSR, CSSD, CSPCC, CSO, RD-AP, CDCES, CNSC, IBCLC **Pay Scale Information** **$76,918.40-$102,544.00** CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. **About Us** CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, co