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Penn State Health

Dietitian

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A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.

$75,457 / year median in Pennsylvania

+7% projected growth

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Penn State Health Keyword Location Search view all jobs Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition Services Reading, PA Posted 2 days ago Apply Now Penn State Health - St.
Joseph Medical Center Location:
US:
PA:
Reading Work Type:
Full Time FTE:
1.00
Shift:
Day Hours:
40
Recruiter Contact:
Jennifer N. Michael at jmichael3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (
MAILTO:
//jmichael3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)
SUMMARY OF POSITION
This job is responsible for providing professional nutrition services (nutritional status and needs assessment, planning, counseling, and education) for individuals and groups for purposes of health maintenance. Responsible for providing nutritional education to the medical and general community via forums, screenings, and publication.
Key contacts include:
physicians to identify appropriate patient nutrition plans; Department director to participate in staff development; and patients and families to educate and counsel on nutrition principles, diet regimens, and food selections and preparations based on diagnosis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
(S): Bachelor's Degree with a major in nutrition and dietetics required or Master's degree required for Registered Dietitians who obtained registration after January 1st, 2024 Completion of internship for dietetic registration required Licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration/Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required Licensure by the State as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) is required Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is required RD Eligibility considered with successful credentialing completed within 90 days of hire.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below: Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?
St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.
YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination. Position Dietitian -
Clinical Nutrition Services Location US:
PA:
Reading | Dietary & Nutrition | Full Time Req
ID 100130
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