What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Dietitian position at Actalent?
Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable Dietitian with pediatric experience to join our team in an urgent care or outpatient clinical setting. The ideal candidate will provide nutritional counseling to patients and families, conduct assessments, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to support patient wellness. This role involves managing electronic medical records and contributing to a safe, professional clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families, with a focus on pediatric care.
- Conduct nutritional assessments and develop individualized meal plans.
- Collaborate with medical staff to support integrated patient care.
- Document dietary recommendations and patient progress in EMR systems.
- Adjust nutrition plans based on patient outcomes and evolving needs.
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of pediatric nutrition and dietary planning.
- Effective communication skills with children, families, and healthcare teams.
- Proficiency in EMR systems and basic computer applications.
- Ability to interpret lab results and medical histories for nutrition planning.
Additional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field (Registered Dietitian preferred).
- Pediatric nutrition experience or certification strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with Epic or Advanced MD EMR systems is a plus.
- Experience in outpatient or urgent care settings is beneficial.
Work Environment
This position offers a flexible schedule of 36–40 hours per week, including weekday shifts and alternating weekends. Weekend hours are typically 8 AM to 4 PM, with potential for 12-hour weekday shifts. The clinical setting is fast-paced and requires a positive attitude, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills. Initial training includes EMR onboarding and orientation to clinical workflows.
Job Type & Location
Contract to Hire position based in New Brunswick, NJ
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $44.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bridgewater,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025.
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.
Salary : $43 - $44