Provide outpatient pediatric nutrition care for children on the autism spectrum who have food selectivity and sensory-related feeding challenges. The role centers on nutrition assessments, caregiver education, and practical recommendations tailored to family routines and accepted foods. It is a part-time, fully remote position with interdisciplinary collaboration and monthly team meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using caregiver interviews, food logs, and available clinical information.
- Evaluate dietary intake, food variety, meal patterns, and potential nutritional gaps.
- Develop individualized nutrition recommendations based on sensory preferences, accepted foods, and family routines.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling to parents and caregivers.
- Collaborate with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and medical providers as part of the feeding team.
- Monitor progress and adjust recommendations based on caregiver feedback and team input.
- Maintain timely and thorough electronic medical record documentation.
- Participate in monthly interdisciplinary team meetings.
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited program.
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD/RDN).
- Current Missouri dietitian licensure.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and telehealth platforms.
Preferred
- Experience in pediatric nutrition, outpatient counseling, or feeding-related nutrition care.
- Familiarity with autism, food selectivity, and sensory-related feeding challenges.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a family-centered approach.
Benefits & Perks
- Part-time schedule with approximately 5 hours per week.
- Fully remote work arrangement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Support from a dedicated clinical team.
- Competitive hourly compensation of $32.00–$38.00 depending on experience.