Dietitian Nutritionist - UICOMP Pediatrics

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health
Peoria, IL
Hiring Department: Pediatrics

Location : Peoria, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1036224

Posting Close Date : 2/6/2026

The previously determined salary for this position is $23.78 - $39.46

Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position.

Start your journey with a sign-on bonus worth 5% of your base salary!

This position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work – Not Remote).

About UICOMP

The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Admin Nurse III, the Dietitian Nutritionist will provide services related to medical nutrition therapy in the treatment and prevention of disease.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assesses nutritional, health and dietary needs of patients.
  • Develops meal plans for patients and evaluates the effects of meal plans, then revises the plans as needed.
  • Counsels patients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits.
  • Documents patient dietary and nutritional assessments, and patient progress within the EMR (Electronic Medical Record).
  • Maintains regular nutrition counseling sessions with patients in person or virtually to offer patients the opportunity to voice concerns and have ability to provide objective feedback.
  • Provides ongoing communication between patient and the family to assure active engagement and achievement of nutrition goals.
  • Attends division meetings with clinic support staff and providers to ensure superior nutritional and dietary care is provided to patients and families.
  • Assists in developing and revising patient education materials.
  • Possesses an up to date knowledge of new concepts and advancements in dietetics and nutritional science research.
  • Consults with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient.
  • Participates in the training and education to medical students, Residents, RD students, and new hire RDs.
  • Develops, evaluates, and updates nutrition care policies and procedures to achieve cost containment and improved patient outcomes.
  • Participates in research projects as assigned.
  • Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Possession of current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

For classes within the professional (01), semi-professional (02), or managerial (03) occupational areas, out-of-state candidates may compete as all other candidates.

Once a final employment offer is completed, the out-of-state candidate must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for the designated position. It is the employer’s responsibility to monitor this requirement.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Posted 2026-01-25

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