Dietitian Per diem - Hospitals

Virtua Health; Clermont (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(b)/403(b) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly, NJ is seeking a Nutrition Specialist to assess, educate, and make nutrition therapy decisions for patients, ensuring care is documented in line with policies and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include nutritional assessments and counseling, collaborating with medical staff, attending rounds when applicable, and serving as a resource to the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.
• Valid registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) or (RDE).

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional assessment, education, counseling and documentation.
• Collaborates with medical professionals to assure patient nutrition needs are met.
• Attends medical rounds on units where applicable.
• Acts as resource for Healthcare Team as it relates to the patient.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Education and counseling

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition/Dietetics

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location: Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Additional Locations: Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Job Information

Summary: Responsible for assessing, educating, and making a decision regarding the nutrition therapy of patients. Responsible for assuring that nutrition care is provided and documented in accordance with policies and procedures as well as regulatory guidelines.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional assessment, education, counseling and documentation.
• Collaborates with medical professionals to assure patient nutrition needs are met.
• Attends medical rounds on units where applicable.
• Acts as resource for Healthcare Team as it relates to the patient.

Required Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Valid registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) or (RDE).

Hourly Rate: $41.00

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including, but not limited to:

• Medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
• Paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
• Short‑term disability and optional long‑term disability
• Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well

That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities.

Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world‑class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.