Clinical Dietitian (Pediatric Obesity) $5K Sign On Bonus
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open dietitian jobs in Ohio post a median of $60 an hour, the middle half $35.50–$60, across 5 jobs that state their pay. Dietitians employed in Ohio earn a median of $33.43 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at University Hospitals here: Service Employees International Union at Cleveland, OH (1,700 workers, bargaining a first contract). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
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Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland reported 282 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 26,830,377 hours worked: 2.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 11 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Uh Cleveland Medical Center
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About the job
Pediatric obesity patients
-$5,000K Sign On Bonus
- Competitive hourly rates
-Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience
-Free parking
-Career Ladder progression
A Brief Overview
The Clinical Dietitian will display effective nutrition care, apply critical thinking skills and provide effective communication and education skills in daily practice.
What You Will Do
- Delivering Effective Nutrition Care (Develops & implements decision making tools for potential complex cases in area of specialty)
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making (Demonstrates proficiency in professional judgment and strategic thinking in practice)
- Communication & Education (Provides education to staff, interns & other health care professionals in the hospital in area of expertise)
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Food & Nutrition if established eligibility for the registration examination for dietitians on or before December 31, 2023 (Required) or
- Master's Degree in Food & Nutrition (Required)
Work Experience
- 3+ years Working as a clinical dietitian in a health care facility (may include Supervised Practice Program) (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Competent skills to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) & apply the nutrition care process to patient care. (Required proficiency)
- Competent skills to evaluate and recommend nutrition needs based on the specific combined objective/subjective information for a clinical nutrition assessment. (Required proficiency)
- Analytical skills to assess patient’s condition & provide appropriate interventions. (Required proficiency)
- Exhibits appropriate & effective communication/interpersonal skills to effectively work with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Dietitian (LD) in the State of Ohio (Required Upon Hire)
- Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (Required Upon Hire)
- Completion of an ACEND accredited Supervised Practice Program. (Required)
- Maintains the required continuing education credits for Registration and License. (Required)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
From University Hospitals's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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