Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

* Work with a Diverse Interdisciplinary Team
* * Specialized Services
* Flexible Schedules *
Are you looking for a rewarding career that will challenge your knowledge while having a flexible work-life balance?

Do you have a passion for nutrition in pediatrics and adolescents? Look no further! Life Scape is seeking a full time Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our exceptional team at our Children Service Campus in Sioux Falls, SD.

Life Scape is a regional leader in pediatric therapy and services for children and adults with disabilities. We are offering a unique opportunity in our Children’s Services facility for you to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve and their families. Life Scape has a fun, child-centered environment that encompasses both inpatient and outpatient services within our specialty hospital, residential halls, Autism & Children Development Center, and our outpatient services facility as well.

Some key job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Nutrition

• Complete pediatric nutrition assessments including but not limited to: growth assessment, nutrition focused physical assessment, interpreting biochemical indices, estimating nutrient needs and evaluating adequacy of current nutrition regimen (oral, supplemental, enteral and parenteral nutrition support), eating behaviors, feeding challenges and medication interactions/side effects
• Develop nutrition care plans
• Communicate recommendations to physicians and collaborate with nursing and the care team to implement and facilitate nutrition care plans

Administration

• Manage nutrition profile, food preferences and therapy needs within meal ticket and menu system
• Complete documentation and submit billing in a timely manner

Education & Training

• Supervise, train, and evaluate daily work activities of RDN interns
• Provide job shadow experiences for RDN students
• Prepare and lead nutrition education programs for other professionals, families/guardians and provide leadership and support in specific areas of program development as assigned

• Flexible scheduling options in a fun work atmosphere
• Comprehensive medical team of various disciplines including Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, and Case Managers in addition to access to Life Scape Psychologists, Behavior Therapists and Teachers for extra support
• Professional Development opportunities through mentoring and training opportunities on and off-site
• Ability to advance current programs as well as develop new ones

Why Work for Us?

We are Driven by our Mission

Empowering people to live their best life.

We Have a Vision for our Future

Life Scape will be an innovative organization, providing exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and complex care across their life span. Through collaborative partnerships, Life Scape will become a destination for research, and the development, implementation and training of technology-based solutions to improve the lives of people we support.

We Lead with Shared Values

Integrity - Compassion - Respect - Safety & Wellbeing - Fiscal Responsibility - Excellence - Accountability