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

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr