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Registered Dietitian - Pediatrics (Sign on Bonus Eligible)

DietitianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.

That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title Registered Dietitian - Pediatrics (Sign on Bonus Eligible) Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Peds Nutrition Services-Children's Institute Job Code T23012 Shift Variable Schedule 8:00am-5:00am Job Summary Job Details Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family.

Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

People seek guidance from a Registered Dietitian (RD) for many reasons, whether to maximize wellness, learn healthier eating habits or decrease the risk of chronic diseases.

Using your knowledge and education, you will develop personalized treatment plans for pediatric patients according to their unique medical histories, individual needs and goals. This role is integral to our comprehensive model of care, encompassing every aspect of wellness and health.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts, with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education and counseling to patients.

Implement nutritional care plans, communicate plans, establish a follow-up system and maintain documentation. Write changes for diet orders, initiate nutrient intake assessments, assess patients for nutritional deficiencies, evaluate fluids and electrolytes and review laboratory and clinical progress notes.

Inform physicians of patient nutritional status and need for diet changes. Create and revise education materials, participate in program development and develop, implement and market services. Support the dietetic internship program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or a related field Current licensure as a Licensed Dietitian (LD) Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in Clinical Nutrition OR successful completion of CCF Dietetic Internship Program Pediatric experience Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.

Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: jobs.clevelandclinic.org Physical Requirements: Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer entry.

Must have physical ability to measure and weigh patients. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients. Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.

What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries. For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.

Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.

Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.

Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.

Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education, and counseling to pediatric patients. Develop personalized treatment plans and collaborate with physicians to manage diet orders and nutritional status.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, current Licensed Dietitian (LD) licensure, and Registered Dietitian (RD) certification. Pediatric experience or completion of the CCF Dietetic Internship is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Pediatric NutritionPatient CounselingNutritional Care PlanningDiet Order ManagementNutrient Intake AssessmentClinical DocumentationPatient EducationElectrolyte EvaluationPrecepting

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

In Ohio, the Dietitian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$68k (52 salary observations; 330 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (1,825 salary observations; 8,660 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 44% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.7this job 3.0
Below most Pediatrics (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 78 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$128k
Typical market rent
$1,391/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Influenza Prevention Program