Clinical Dietitian-Part Time

UPMC; York (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide nutrition expertise in the interdisciplinary team managing hospitalized patients. Travel to Hanover, Memorial and Lititz will be required to support care across multiple units.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan and education, and ensuring compliant documentation for client charges. Licensure and RD certification must be achieved within the specified timelines after hire.

Qualifications

• RD certification required; licensure within stated timelines.
• Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics required if RD obtained before 2026; master's required if RD obtained in/after 2026.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: RD within 6 months; Licensed Dietitian within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy with assessment, goals and care plan.
• Act as nutrition liaison to units/committees for care process improvement.
• Communicate effectively as part of the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education counseling patients

Documentation compliance

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Bachelor's/Master's in Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

This position will require travel to Hanover, Memorial and Lititz.

Purpose

To provide nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.

• Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.

• Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.

• As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.

• Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.

• Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.

• As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.

• Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.

• Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence based practice.

• Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.

• For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification prior to January 1, 2026, a bachelor's degree in nutrition or Dietetics is required.

• For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification on or after January 1, 2026, a master's degree in a Nutrition or Dietetics is required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire. Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.

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