Clinical Dietitian: Evidence‑Based Patient Nutrition

Penn Medicine; Lafayette Park (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care for diverse patient populations in home or ambulatory settings. You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and guide nutrition therapy, including enteral/parenteral support, as part of an interprofessional team.

You will participate in education programs, apply current guidelines, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while upholding the highest standards of

Qualifications

• Nutrition assessment and diagnosis to guide care plans.
• Development and management of nutrition interventions.
• Application of evidence-based guidelines to patient care.
• Collaborative practice within interprofessional teams.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessments and identifies nutrition diagnoses.
• Develops and monitors nutrition care plans including enteral/parenteral nutrition.
• Communicates with care teams to implement nutrition plans.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and education programs.
• Applies evidence-based practice and contributes to quality initiatives.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Care plan development

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Master's degree in Nutrition

ACEND-accredited program

RD/RDN licensure

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care for diverse patient populations in home or ambulatory settings. You will perform nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and guide nutrition therapy, including enteral/parenteral support, as part of an interprofessional team.

You will participate in education programs, apply current guidelines, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while upholding the highest standards of