Registered Metabolic Dietitian

Registered Metabolic Dietitian

About the Clinic for Special Children: Established in 1989, The Clinic for Special Children is an independent, mission-driven outpatient clinic providing cutting-edge research and compassionate care for children and adults with rare, genetic disorders. The majority of patients are uninsured, live in agrarian settings, and are of Old Order Amish or Mennonite (Plain) ancestry.

Position Summary: As a member of the clinical team, the Registered Metabolic Dietitian assists in providing medical services and direct patient care through culturally appropriate, individualized nutrition assessments, counseling, and support to patients and families. This position works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, genetic counselors, research staff, and laboratory staff to address patient nutrition-related needs.

Minimum Requirements to Apply

• Master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credentials.
• Active Pennsylvania dietitian-nutritionist licensure (LDN).

Experience working with medially complex patients, rare genetic diseases, ketogenic diet for epilepsy, and inherited metabolic disorders.

Why You Should Apply

Meaningful work. Bring compassionate care to children and adults living with rare disease and complex medical conditions.

Compassionate care. New patient visits are 2 hours; follow-up appointments 1 hour. As part of the clinical team, this role spends time with patients and their families discussing individualized nutrition plans drawn from the patient's own cultural traditions.

Market Leading Benefits and Competitive pay. The Clinic for Special Children provides a generous benefits package to full-time employees:

Health, dental, and vision insurance at a no or low cost premium for the employee and their eligible spouse/dependent(s).

• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) option
• Three (3) weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid holidays and paid sick time.
• Long-term & Short-term disability coverage.
• Paid maternity, paternity, or adoption leave.
• Immediate participation in retirement plan w/ employer contributions: 3% immediate employer contribution & up to 10% after 1yr.
• Employer paid licensing, credentialing, and continuing education.
• Financial guidance, Legal assistance, and Wellness support through Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Healthy Work/Life balance. Predictable outpatient hours. 9 AM - 5 PM, Monday-Friday.

New facility. Join us in our new state-of-the-art facility located in beautiful Lancaster County.

The Clinic for Special Children is a proud equal employment opportunity employer.