Dietitian - Obesity Medicine - West Penn Hospital

5 months ago


Pittsburgh, United States Highmark Health Full time

Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job directs and provides nutrition care to patients through the process of assessment planning, implementation and monitoring; provides nutrition education to patients and staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs individualized patient assessments and reassessments. (30%) Develops, documents, and monitors the nutritional plan of care for the population served according to individualized assessment and professional standards. (30%) Provides education and/or educational programs for patients and staff. (20%) Performs documentation and completes reports according to procedures and established practice within guidelines. (10%) Develops, implements, and monitors tools necessary to maintain and improve nutrition care provided to patients, staff and community. (10%) Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN) OR  Registered Dietician (RD) OR eligible and must obtain either RDN or RD within six (6) months of hire. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) OR eligible and must obtain within nine (9) months of hire. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate CPR – American Heart Association

Preferred

Master’s Degree Experience within specialty practice.

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