Registered Dietitian - Outpatient at Renfrew Center of Pennsylvania LLC

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutritional assessment, Meal planning, Nutritional counseling, Eating disorder treatment, Group facilitation, Patient education, Clinical documentation, Team collaboration, Medical nutrition therapy, Adolescent nutrition, Adult nutrition

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description The Renfrew Center of Center City, Philadelphia offers an unmatched opportunity, in the field of eating disorders, for a Registered Dietitian to work in an environment that changes lives. The Renfrew Center provides opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, that have the desire and passion to foster a positive outcome and impact on our patients’ lives. The Renfrew Center’s research-based treatment model, for eating disorders, is focused on treating the whole person and helping them lead a rich and fulfilling life. Our commitment to you – We are committed to providing every employee the opportunity for personal and professional development through: 401(k) with company match Healthcare benefits Vacation and sick days Employee referral program Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc. Continuing education (CE) programs and training Advancement opportunities within the organization Position Responsibilities: Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission Counsels’ patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conducts 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 Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information Participates in presentations of scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activities Monitors meals and snacks, including eating/modeling normal eating with eating disordered patients Requirements Education, Competencies and Credentials: Registered Dietitian in the state of Pennsylvania. Master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics. 1-2 years’ experience as a dietitian, experience with eating disorders preferred. Hours: Monday-Friday 40 hours a week and some evening hours. The Renfrew Center provides cisgender adolescent girls and adult women, transgender, and non-binary individuals with the tools they need to succeed — in recovery and in life. Offering a warm, nurturing environment, Renfrew’s treatment philosophy emphasizes the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, a feminist-relational approach, and the belief that every person needs to actively participate in their own recovery.

Responsibilities

The Registered Dietitian will conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop individualized meal plans, and provide ongoing counseling for patients with eating disorders. They are also responsible for leading nutrition education groups and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to update patient status.