Inpatient Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy & Education

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is seeking an inpatient Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of all ages and to promote nutrition education in the community. You will serve as a resource to the healthcare team and help integrate nutrition into treatment plans.

The role involves 20 hours per week, with Monday–Friday scheduling, rotating weekends and holidays, and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition or related field.
• Registered Dietitian certification or eligibility within 3 months.
• Licensed in PA as a dietitian-nutritionist within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments and plan care for inpatients.
• Deliver medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and dietetic staff to integrate care plans.
• Educate patients on therapeutic diets and monitor nutritional outcomes.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings and support quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Dietary education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Pennsylvania dietitian license

Job description

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital is seeking an inpatient Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients of all ages and to promote nutrition education in the community. You will serve as a resource to the healthcare team and help integrate nutrition into treatment plans.

The role involves 20 hours per week, with Monday–Friday scheduling, rotating weekends and holidays, and on-call duties as needed.