Clinical Dietitian (UPMC Harrisburg) at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Diagnosis, Malnutrition Identification, Nutrition Education, Patient Counseling, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Mentoring, Quality Patient Care, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Evidence-Based Practice, Professional Writing, Nutrition Risk Assessment, Documentation Compliance, In-Servicing, Order Writing, Communication Skills, Nutrition Care Process Improvement

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Purpose: To provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients. Responsibilities: As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements. Provide in-servicing or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level. Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition. Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol. Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities. Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team. Mentor and train dietetic students, interns and support personnel and provide feedback for student and program improvement. Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care. Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care. Lead one department initiative annually with the ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice. Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees, responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement. As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications **Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer. For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification prior to January 1, 2026, a bachelor's degree in nutrition or Dietetics is required. For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification on or after January 1, 2026, a master's degree in a Nutrition or Dietetics is required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Registered Dietitian required. Licensed Dietitian required. Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) Registered Dietitian (RD) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing nutrition-related expertise in managing hospitalized patients and ensuring compliance with billing guidelines. They will also mentor dietetic students and lead departmental initiatives to improve nutrition care.