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Principal Responsibilities:

As a member of our Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Center and AMG Pediatric Pulmonology Division, the dietician will be expected to:

1. Evaluate our patients overall nutritional status, including weight, growth, and dietary intake.

2. Create personalized nutrition plans tailored to the individual's specific needs, considering factors like age, weight, lung function, and activity level.

3. Help manage CF related complications like CF-related diabetes (CFRD) and bone diseases (osteoporosis) through dietary adjustments and other strategies.

4. Provide education on nutrition-related aspects of CF and other disease conditions, including the importance of a balanced diet, proper enzyme dosing, and strategies for managing weight and symptoms.

5. Offer guidance on managing gastrointestinal issues, such as constipation and diarrhea.

6. Help with the initiation and management of tube feeding as a means of providing additional nutrition.

7. Collaborate with doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other member of the CF care team to ensure comprehensive care.

8. Assist with data collection, quality improvement projects, educational initiatives, and program development related to the pediatric cystic fibrosis program and the pediatric pulmonology division in general.

9. Stay informed about the latest research and guidelines in CF nutrition to provide the most current and effective advice.

9. Assess food insecurity at each clinic visit and discuss issues with the CF team.

10. Connect patients and families with appropriate resources for food insecurity.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Registered Dietician (RD) or Equivalent.

Licensed with the State of New Jersey as a Registered Dietetic Technician or Registered Dietician or Dietary Manager Association or as applicable

Preferred:

Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, Home Science or related field.

2-3 year's experience in a related field.

Previous experience with children with chronic illnesses; specifically cystic fibrosis.

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health System’s entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health System, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

+ Life & AD&D Insurance.

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

+ 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

+ PTO & Paid Sick Leave

+ Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

+ Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

+ Backup and On-Site Childcare

+ Well-Being Rewards

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

+ Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

+ Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.