Registered Dietitian - Einstein Medical Center - Part Time - 16hrs Weekly

Albert Einstein Medical Center; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Albert Einstein Medical Center is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition therapy and education for patients. This role involves assessing and implementing nutrition interventions and serving as a resource for healthcare staff.

The ideal candidate holds at least a Bachelor's in Nutrition or Dietetics and is a Registered Dietitian. Benefits include medical insurance, dental, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• Master's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Completion of a supervised practice program approved by CADE.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy goals for patients.
• Educates patients on their diet/nutrition plans.
• Acts as a nutrition resource to healthcare team members.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Clear communication

Nutrition assessment

Nutrition interventions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Title

Registered Dietitian – Einstein Medical Center – Part Time – 16 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate medical nutrition therapy goals for patients throughout the organization.
• Educates patients regarding their diet/nutrition plan for discharge when needed.
• Serves as a nutrition resource to physicians, nursing staff, and other health care team members.
• Participates in patient care rounds.
• Acts as the patient’s primary advocate for all aspects of nutrition care.
• Assesses nutrition needs for patients receiving enteral and parenteral feedings, and/or eating based on age and disease specific requirements.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of nutrition interventions for patients based on departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides nutrition education to patients, families, and/or caregivers as needed.
• Educates and acts as a resource for students, residents, medical staff, nursing, and other healthcare team members regarding nutrition support practices.
• Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistently utilizing Jefferson’s core values.
• Communicates clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, support staff, physicians and other allied health team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics (required).
• Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• Completion of a supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• One year of acute care hospital/critical care experience (preferred).

Licensing Requirements

• Registered Dietitian or eligible for registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• If registration eligible, must pass the dietetic registration exam within 6 months of hire.
• Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania within 6 months of hire.
• Position may be terminated if registration and/or licensure is not achieved within the required timeframe.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription) insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits and group insurance rates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.