Parkside Pediatrics - Nutrition Provider

Job Title : Registered Dietitian Weekly Hours : Full-time Supervised by : Parkside Administrator Location : Verdae office

• Greenville, SC Position Overview : Provides nutrition education and care plans in the pediatric office setting.

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and provides nutrition education and counseling to Parkside Pediatrics patients (infancy to 21 years) and their caregivers in an outpatient, office setting. Conducts nutrition assessments, creates interventions, and monitors growth, nutritional status, and treatment outcomes through ongoing follow-up appointments.

Educate patients and caregivers on age-appropriate nutrition recommendations and feeding strategies. Provide nutrition education and coordination of care for: Picky eating and selective eating behaviors, Pediatric overweight and obesity management, Failure to thrive and poor weight gain, NICU graduate nutrition and growth monitoring, Enteral nutrition and gastrostomy tube (G-tube) management, Food allergies, Feeding disorders and oral aversion, Eating disorders (including anorexia nervosa, ARFID, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder), and general pediatric nutrition needs based on age.

Create and distribute educational materials tailored to pediatric populations and caregiver needs. Counsel families using motivational interviewing and family-centered approaches. Works both autonomously and collaboratively. Communicates with providers, external specialists (ie., Feeding Therapy, Counselors), and the patient’s family to ensure continuity of care.

Completes and m aintains timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards. Takes ownership of ensuring the Parkside Way is experienced by Parkside patients, families, and internal team members. Promotes an authentic, transparent work environment with Parkside team members.

Demonstrates excellent time management techniques. Attends meetings as scheduled. Maintains strictest confidentiality; adheres to all HIPAA guidelines/regulations. Required Minimum Education & Certifications : Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. Completion of a coordinated program in Dietetics or dietetic internship.

Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and active dietetic license in South Carolina. Pediatric experience preferred, or minimum 3 years of outpatient experience. Additional training in feeding tube management, eating disorders, and/or NICU nutrition is beneficial. Excellent communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. Work environment and Physical Demands : Requires sitting, standing, and walking associated with a normal physician office environment. Parkside Medical Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer