Registered Dietitian

The Renfrew Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Renfrew Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their team in Philadelphia. This role involves providing comprehensive nutritional assessments, individual counseling, and developing meal plans to meet patients' needs in a supportive and inclusive environment. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in dietetics, strong communication skills, and experience in nutrition counseling, ideally within the eating disorder field.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with current registration and up to date continuing education.
• Minimum of 2-3 years nutrition counseling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes comprehensive nutritional assessments and counsels patients on nutrition.
• Prepares individualized meal plans and conducts group nutrition discussions.
• Provides updates on patients' nutritional status during team meetings.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge of nutrition counseling techniques

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics

Graduate degree preferred

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has an opportunity for an Registered Dietitian

Build your career with the leading provider in the field of eating disorders!

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Renfrew Center is dedicated to searching for and hiring individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Renfrew is creating an environment where everyone celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging where all can thrive. We encourage all to apply for this position.

Job Details

Description

The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia, PA has an opportunity for an Registered Dietitian

Build your career with the leading provider in the field of eating disorders!

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, The Renfrew Center is dedicated to searching for and hiring individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Renfrew is creating an environment where everyone celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging where all can thrive. We encourage all to apply for this position.

Position Responsibilities

• Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission
• Counsels patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conduct group nutrition discussions
• Prepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including: medical, nutritional, age, cultural, religious and ethical concerns
• Provides at minimum weekly individual nutritional counseling for patients and family (as needed)
• Conducts nutrition education groups that are appropriate for adult and adolescent populations
• Provides updates on the nutritional status of each patient weekly as part of team rounds/meetings and as requested
• Completes all required documentation and reports in a timely manner, maintaining compliance with the policies and procedures
• Participates in development and updates of patient cycle menu
• Manages inventory and food ordering/restocking for weekly food orders
• Communicates effectively with other departments to provide the high-quality patient care
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients protected health information
• Participates in presentations of scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activities
• Utilizes supervisory feedback to improve performance
• Monitors meals and snacks, including eating/modeling normal eating with eating disordered patients
• Communication with referring and/or outpatient dietitian upon admit to program, during course of treatment as needed, and upon discharge from program
• Performs Quality Improvement activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Education, Competencies And Credentials

• Strongly preferred Registered Dietitian with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and up to date continuing education credits
• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics required; Graduate degree preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years nutrition counseling experience preferred
• Experience with eating disorder population preferred
  
  

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of, and ability to, assess eating disorders
• Knowledge of nutrition counseling techniques and practices
• Ability to develop and implement nutritional treatment planning
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with state and federal law
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Skill in demonstrating tact, resourcefulness and patience
• Ability to work well within a clinical team setting
• Ability to adhere to and enforce policies and procedures
• Ability to adapt to diverse client groups
• Kitchen management knowledge
• Time management skills
• Ability to communicate kindly, professionally & effectively nutrition-related information to clients no matter what their unique situation
  
  

Hours: 40 hours, M - F

The Renfrew Center – An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, devoted to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Renfrew Center has been a pioneer in the treatment of eating disorders since 1985. As the nation’s first residential eating disorder facility, now with 19 locations throughout the country, Renfrew has helped more than 75,000 women with eating disorders and other behavioral health issues.

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