Dietitian
UPMC - Pittsburgh, PA
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Join our team as a Full-Time Dietitian This position will work Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm, no weekends or holidays. This position will support the CHP Main Hospital in Lawrenceville and the Falk Medical Building in Oakland. _Candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on qualifications and experience._ Primary 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 + 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. + Skills: Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment. Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills .Critical thinking skills for sound decision making. Licenses and Certifications: + Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire. + Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire. + Clearances with renewal: + Act 31, 33, 34, & 73
Created: 2026-04-09