Dietitian II-Outpatient

UPMC; York (York County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Dietitian II to join our outpatient nutrition team. You will use motivational interviewing to support patients with obesity, bariatric needs, diabetes, and other chronic conditions, helping them make lasting lifestyle changes.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one remote workday per week. You will mentor students and collaborate with a 21-member RD team in a program dedicated to education and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with RD required by 1 Jan 2026 and 2 years clinical nutrition experience.
• Master's degree with RD required on or after 1 Jan 2026 and 1 year clinical nutrition experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition education and counseling based on patient needs.
• Document charges per outpatient billing guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Lead department initiatives and advocate evidence-based practice.
• Mentor dietetic students, interns and staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to improve nutrition care.
• Identify nutrition risk and develop Plan of Care.
• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Assessments and diagnose malnutrition.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition education/counseling

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification

Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification

Job description

Help Patients Move Beyond Education to Lasting Change.

UPMC is seeking a Dietitian II to join our growing outpatient nutrition team. We are looking for a dietitian who excels at motivational interviewing and believes in meeting patients where they are to create sustainable lifestyle changes. In this role, you will support patients managing obesity, bariatric needs, diabetes, and other chronic health conditions while making a meaningful impact on long-term health outcomes.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one remote workday per week.

What sets our department apart? Our registered dietitians are led by registered dietitians who understand the profession firsthand and are committed to supporting clinical excellence and career growth. As part of a collaborative team of 21 outpatient RDs, including 13 weight management and bariatric specialists, you'll have access to a strong network of support, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities. With our program continuing to expand, there are exciting opportunities to shape new initiatives, contribute innovative ideas, and grow professionally.

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 Registered Dietitian certification obtained before January 1, 2026 with 2 years clinical nutrition experience required.
• OR Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with Registered Dietitian certification obtained on or after January 1, 2026 with 1 year of clinical nutrition experience 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)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran