Clinical Dietitian Specialist

We are seeking an Outpatient Registered Dietitian with a strong passion for pediatric nutrition and chronic disease management to join our Upstate Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center. The ideal candidate is experienced in providing evidence‑based medical nutrition therapy, monitoring growth and nutritional status, and delivering family‑centered education as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

This role supports children and adolescents with complex conditions—particularly cystic fibrosis—through individualized nutrition interventions designed to optimize growth, pulmonary function, and overall well‑being. The successful candidate will excel in collaborating with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and social workers to provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care while empowering families with practical nutrition strategies that promote lifelong health.

Why Upstate?

• Practice in one of the nation’s leading medical/teaching university hospitals

• Opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient settings

• Advance your skills in acute care and medical nutrition therapy

• Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and quality care

• Enjoy the comprehensive benefits that come with NYS employment

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nutrition assessments, interventions, and education

• Manage nutrition support therapies (enteral/parenteral)

• Collaborate on patient care rounds and QAPI initiatives

• Deliver outpatient counseling and meet documentation/billing standards (outpatient positions only)

• As part of our team, you will practice medical nutrition therapy in this unique environment and play a vital role in improving the nutritional quality of care for this population

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree required. Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. NYS Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist license (or eligible) required. Three or more years of post RD certification experience in clinical dietetics. Specialty certification or advanced specialized membership required within 3 years of hire.

*Candidates with Bachelors or Masters degree, Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration upon hire or within six (6) months of hire, NYS Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist license upon on hire or within one (1) year of hire, and less than 3 years of post RD certification experience will be considered for appointment to an entry-level (SL1) position at commensurate title and salary.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree with preferred area of Nutrition or related field. Two (2) years or more of experience with Inpatient Critical Care or two (2) years or more of experience with Outpatient Counseling with experience in billing. Board certification as a Nutrition Support Clinician or other certifications in Pediatrics or Adult Nutrition: Board Certification as a Specialty in Pediatric Nutrition, Weight Management and Obesity, Oncology Nutrition, Renal Nutrition or board certification in Advanced Diabetes Management.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, days

Message to Applicants:

Salary range: $65,000 + dependent on qualifications.

Recruitment Office: Human Resources