Per Diem Registered Dietitian — Hospital Nutrition Impact

Select Medical; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation program

Opportunity for advancement to full‑/p

401k eligibility after 1000 hours

Job summary

Select Specialty Hospital - Erie, part of Select Medical, seeks a Registered Dietitian for per diem coverage in Erie, PA. You will provide clinical nutrition care, perform nutrition assessments, and coordinate with the medical team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing education, and adherence to nutrition care standards, with opportunities for advancement and a structured orientation program.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure/certification, if required by state.
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
• One (1) year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality nutritional care to patients, including development, implementation and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapies.
• Collaborate with medical staff, patients, families and food service to ensure nutrition care plans are implemented and standards maintained.
• Perform nutritional assessments and re-assessments, set goals, and monitor patient progress.
• Develop and monitor enteral and/or parenteral nutrition support regimens.
• Work with Speech Therapy to advance modified-texture diets for patient safety and intake optimization.
• Clarify orders to ensure nutrition support and diet are consistent with the facility's manuals.
• Consider religious/cultural factors in nutrition plans.
• Review updates to the diet manual and educate staff on its location; maintain copy for downtime.
• Keep up with nutritional practices and maintain professional registration; pursue continuing education.

Education

Registered Dietitian credential

State licensure/certification (as required by state)

Clinical experience in facility setting

Job description

Select Specialty Hospital - Erie, part of Select Medical, seeks a Registered Dietitian for per diem coverage in Erie, PA. You will provide clinical nutrition care, perform nutrition assessments, and coordinate with the medical team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing education, and adherence to nutrition care standards, with opportunities for advancement and a structured orientation program.