Are you passionate about helping kids be their best selves? Join our team of Life Changers UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics is hiring a Casual Dietitian II to support the office remotely. Prior pediatric office experience strongly preferred. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today Purpose: To provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients. Responsibilities: As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements. Provide in-servicing or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level. Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition. Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol. Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities. Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team. Mentor and train dietetic students, interns and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement. Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care. Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care. Lead one department initiative annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice. Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees, responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement. As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with 2 years clinical nutrition experience and be a registered dietitian. Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with 1 year of clinical nutrition experience and a registered dietitian required. Skills: Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills. Critical thinking skills for sound decision making. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Registered Dietitian required. Licensed Dietitian required. Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) Registered Dietitian (RD) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran