Clinical Dietitian - Philadelphia (Relo Available) to $75,000
Philadelphia, PA · $61,000 to $75,000
OPEN JOB: Clinical Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition LOCATION: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
***Relocation Assistance Available SALARY: $61,000 to $75,000 FULL-TIME BENEFITS - Full
Our customer, a major hospital, is seeking an experienced pediatric Clinical Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to pediatric patients seen in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for patients in GI outpatient clinics including satellites but may also cover inpatients on GI service. This includes GI patients within the Healthy Teens Healthy Kids Weight Management & Bariatric Program.
Performs comprehensive nutrition assessments, diagnose nutrition-related problems, determine, and implement appropriate targeted nutrition interventions, and monitor and evaluate outcomes utilizing the Nutrition Care Process.
Medical nutrition order writing privileges and participate in EMR order entry for oral nutrition supplements, modulars, oral diets, tube feedings (enteral nutrition) and intravenous feedings (parenteral nutrition) per the Clinical Registered Dietitian Medical Nutrition Therapy Order Management Protocol.
Responsible for nutrition education to patients and parents and may participate in on-going education programs for hospital staff, community, parent groups and professional organizations.
Participates in performance improvement and outcome research activities.
The Clinical Dietitian will possess strong clinical nutrition knowledge in complex areas of pediatric nutrition, gastroenterology, obesity and nutrition support.
Participates in performance improvement and outcome research activities.
Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment.
Consult and collaborate with other healthcare professionals within the hospital and practice plan.
Participates in the education of clinical nutrition interns, medical students, residents, fellows, nurses and other clinicians.
Reports directly to the Director of Clinical Nutrition.
Skills & Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition,
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credentialed - If current license is out of state, will be required to obtain Pennsylvania State Licensure (LDN) within 90 days of hire.
Two years related experience required as a Clinical Registered Dietitian with pediatric clinical experience preferred.
Strong knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy principles as they relate to pediatric gastroenterology and obesity population.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to patients and families, medical staff, and physicians.
Ability to function independently and demonstrate effective time management. Ability to counsel and educate others.
Strong knowledge in the scientific rationale and application of oral nutrition supplements, infant and pediatric formulas, enteral nutrition support, intravenous feedings and feeding modules (carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals).
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