Dietitian

Job Title: Dietitian

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional assessments and care for NICU, PICU, and adult CF patients. The role involves developing evidence-based nutrition care plans tailored to individual needs, managing high-risk nutritional interventions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for NICU, PICU, and adult CF patients.
• Develop evidence-based nutrition care plans tailored to growth parameters, metabolic needs, respiratory status, and disease complications.
• Manage high-risk nutritional interventions, including enteral feed selection and advancement, parenteral nutrition calculations, micronutrient optimization, specialized formulas, and pancreatic enzyme therapy for CF.
• Monitor patient progress administratively, review chart notes, track clinical indicators, and modify plans as needed.
• Provide nutrition expertise for complex cases and discharge planning.
• Communicate clearly with physicians and care teams regarding clinical nutrition recommendations.

Essential Skills

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
• State licensure in dietetics.
• 1–2 years of experience in clinical nutrition.
• Proficiency in neonatal intensive care (NICU) nutrition management.
• Experience in pediatric intensive care (PICU) clinical nutrition support.
• Expertise in adult cystic fibrosis nutrition therapy, including enzyme dosing, diet planning, and CF-related diabetes considerations.
• Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition calculation software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage complex cases and provide discharge planning.
• Proficiency in specialized formulas and pancreatic enzyme therapy.

Work Environment

The position is based in a leading children's hospital, offering an opportunity with a reputable institution.

This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.