Impactful Acute Care Dietitian — Per Diem

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Chester County is seeking a Registered Dietician - Per Diem to ensure high standards of patient care and satisfaction. The successful candidate will conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans tailored to individual patient needs. This role involves close collaboration with medical staff and providing nutrition education to patients and families. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition and have relevant experience, along with appropriate certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration (RD) Active nutrition license (LDN) in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for nutrition screening of patients based on established criteria.
• Completes nutrition consults in a timely manner.
• Develops nutrition care plan to fit patient needs.

Skills

Nutrition screening

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

A leading academic medical center in Chester County is seeking a Registered Dietician - Per Diem to ensure high standards of patient care and satisfaction. The successful candidate will conduct nutrition assessments and develop care plans tailored to individual patient needs. This role involves close collaboration with medical staff and providing nutrition education to patients and families. Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree in nutrition and have relevant experience, along with appropriate certifications.