Registered Dietician

Spectrum Health Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition care in a collaborative environment. In this role, you will function as a nutrition consultant, integrating nutrition into patient visits and delivering medical nutrition therapy tailored to individual needs. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective communication and documentation while supporting diabetes education and lifestyle modifications. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on community health through patient education and collaboration with external organizations. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; Master’s preferred.
• RD certification via the CDR exam required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nutrition care, including education and counseling.
• Evaluate and develop nutrition care plans based on patient needs.
• Document medical records and maintain compliance with regulations.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Patient Counseling

Nutritional Assessment

Diabetes Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Master’s Degree in Nutrition

Job description

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Responsibilities

1. Function as a nutrition consultant in a team-based environment, completing referrals from SHS providers.
2. Integrate nutrition into non-referral patient visits, including routine and unscheduled visits, and warm hand-offs from providers.
3. Provide all aspects of nutrition care, including medical nutrition therapy (MNT), education, and counseling based on patient needs and standards.
4. Communicate assessments, reports, and care plans to physicians and multidisciplinary teams, following IDNT standards.
5. Evaluate assessments, interpret diagnostic and treatment data, and develop, implement, and monitor nutrition care plans.
6. Review and modify diets to meet patients' dietary needs requiring intervention.
7. Provide Diabetes Self-Management Support (DSMS) and diabetes prevention education in community settings.
8. Identify high-risk patients, including those with uncontrolled hypertension or high blood pressure readings without a diagnosis.
9. Increase awareness of diabetes, pre-diabetes, gestational diabetes, hypertension, and the importance of lifestyle changes.
10. Document medical records with nutritional status, intake, education, and relevant data.
11. Assess educational needs, provide counseling, and schedule outpatient visits.
12. Update knowledge on nutritional therapies for program management, education, and chronic disease care.
13. Participate in team meetings and develop relationships with external organizations to support patient education.
14. Maintain licensure and registration through continuing education.
15. Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) concepts.
16. Provide self-management education for patients with diabetes and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with coursework approved by ACEND; Master’s preferred.
2. At least two years of experience in primary care or community health (preferred).
3. RD certification via the CDR exam required.
4. Must obtain state licensure (LDN) within 3 months of hire.
5. Preferred certifications: CDE, CNSC, CSP.