Clinical Dietitian - Pediatrics
MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization, Portland, ME, United States
Location: South Portland, ME - Facility: Medical Group Practices - Shift: Day - Job Category: Professional - Clinical - Req #: 73358 - Date Posted: Apr 27, 2026
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for this Clinical Dietitian role!
Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) for this Part time Dietitian position. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Summary
The Clinician Dietician is a key member of a multidisciplinary team within an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Eating Disorder Program. This role provides specialized nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and related conditions. The dietician collaborates closely with physicians, behavioral health clinicians, clinical team (RN's and MA's), and other care providers to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care that supports medical stabilization, nutritional rehabilitation, and long-term recovery. Future plans look to expand hours for the role and potentially embrace other nutritional needs for our pediatric population. The Clinical Dietitian directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsible for performing nutritional assessments, developing, and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with physicians and health team members.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Positions in Home Care will require a valid Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients preferred.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected].
Benefits
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
Vaccination Policy
MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.
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For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for this Clinical Dietitian role!
Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) for this Part time Dietitian position. Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.
Summary
The Clinician Dietician is a key member of a multidisciplinary team within an Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Eating Disorder Program. This role provides specialized nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and related conditions. The dietician collaborates closely with physicians, behavioral health clinicians, clinical team (RN's and MA's), and other care providers to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care that supports medical stabilization, nutritional rehabilitation, and long-term recovery. Future plans look to expand hours for the role and potentially embrace other nutritional needs for our pediatric population. The Clinical Dietitian directs and coordinates nutritional care to patients in assigned clinical areas. Responsible for performing nutritional assessments, developing, and implementing care plans, educating patients, and communicating with physicians and health team members.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Nutritional Sciences from an accredited college or university required.
License/Certifications: Current applicable state(s) license as a Dietitian required. Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration required. Positions in Home Care will require a valid Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle, with vehicle available for work covered by liability insurance as specified by agency policy.
Experience: Two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) conducting nutritional assessments and developing treatment plans for acute care inpatients and/or outpatients preferred.
Hiring Scam Alert
MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to [email protected].
Benefits
We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.
Vaccination Policy
MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.
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