Registered Dietitian

Friends Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Friends Hospital, a historic psychiatric hospital, seeks a per diem Registered Dietitian to support the overall therapeutic and clinical dietetic program. You will interpret nutritional needs for residents, plan diets, and instruct patients in accordance with physician diet orders.

The role requires PA RD licensure with a Master’s in Dietetics, internship, and experience in inpatient/outpatient care. Per diem schedule, on-site campus access, and hospital setting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Dietetics or related field, followed by an approved internship and registration as a professional dietitian.
• Registered Dietitian licensure in Pennsylvania required.
• Two years experience working in an inpatient/outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret nutritional needs of residents for planning diets.
• Instruct patients in accordance with their physician's diet order.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Inpatient experience

Education

Master's Degree in Dietetics or related field

Job description

Per Diem (PRN)

Responsibilities

Friends Hospital is the nation's oldest private psychiatric hospital, located on a beautiful 100-acre campus in Philadelphia, PA. Friends Hospital offers a continuum of care including level of care assessments; specially designed inpatient units for adolescents, adults, and older adults; and a private residential rehabilitation program. Friends Hospital is easily accessed via public transportation and has free, safe, on-site parking. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for the overall therapeutic and clinical dietetic program, interpreting the nutritional needs of residents for planning diets and instructing patients in accordance with their physician's diet order.

About Universal Health Services

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Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university. Followed by an approved internship and registration as a professional dietitian. Registered Dietitian licensure in Pennsylvania required. Two years experience working in an inpatient/outpatient setting preferred.

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