Intermountain Health is looking for Advanced Pediatric Dietitian-GI/Parenteral Nutrition in Salt Lake City, UT.
This local job opportunity with ID 3670549172 is live since 2026-05-10 14:59:46.
Intermountain Health is seeking an Advanced Pediatric Dietitian–GI/Parenteral Nutrition to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team within our leading, not-for-profit health system. In this specialized role, you will provide expert nutrition care to infants, children, and adolescents with complex gastrointestinal disorders and those requiring parenteral and enteral nutrition support in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, you will collaborate closely with pediatric gastroenterologists, intensivists, surgeons, pharmacists, nurses, and therapists to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans that optimize growth, healing, and quality of life. You will conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, including anthropometrics, detailed diet histories, and nutrition-focused physical exams, and interpret advanced lab and diagnostic data to guide clinical decision making. You will design, initiate, and monitor parenteral and enteral nutrition regimens, including formulation and adjustment of macronutrients, micronutrients, and fluid requirements for a medically fragile pediatric population. Patients may include those with short bowel syndrome, intestinal failure, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, severe feeding intolerance, complex food allergies, and other GI-related conditions. The Advanced Pediatric Dietitian–GI/Parenteral Nutrition will serve as a content expert and resource for the care team, advising on evidence-based protocols for pediatric nutrition support, feeding advancement, and transition from parenteral to enteral and oral feeding where appropriate. You will provide ongoing assessment and modification of nutrition care plans based on clinical status, growth trends, tolerance, and family goals, while ensuring adherence to institutional policies, safety standards, and regulatory guidelines. Education of patients, caregivers, and staff is central to this role. You will counsel families on specialized diets, home parenteral and enteral nutrition management, formula selection and preparation, safe feeding practices, and symptom management, using clear, compassionate, and culturally sensitive communication. You will also participate in staff training, in-service education, and mentoring of dietetic interns and newer clinicians, supporting the development of pediatric nutrition expertise across the organization. Aligned with Intermountain Health’s culture of excellence, compassion, and integrity, you will be encouraged to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical pathways, and evidence-based practice projects that enhance patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction. Opportunities may include developing or refining nutrition support protocols, participating in multidisciplinary case reviews, collecting and analyzing outcome data, and engaging in or supporting clinical research related to pediatric GI and parenteral nutrition. Employees at Intermountain Health can expect a collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong support for professional growth. In this advanced role, you will have access to continuing education, specialty training, and potential leadership opportunities within pediatric nutrition and nutrition support. You will work within a system recognized for innovative medical services and community-focused care, where your expertise in advanced pediatric GI and parenteral nutrition will directly impact some of our most vulnerable patients and their families. The ideal candidate is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with significant pediatric clinical experience, including hands-on management of parenteral and enteral nutrition, strong critical thinking skills, and comfort practicing at the top of their scope in a fast-paced healthcare environment. A commitment to family-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, continuous learning, and high reliability in clinical practice is essential for success in this position.
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