Inpatient - Clinical Dietitian Adults and Neonates - Einstein Philadelphia

Job Overview

The Clinical Dietitian delivers comprehensive nutrition support and medical nutrition therapy aligned with patients' medical goals. This role involves educating patients about their diet and nutrition plans and acting as a key nutrition resource for medical and nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy based on established standards of care and practice guidelines.

Ambulatory Clinical Dietitians in specialty departments are responsible for the clinical nutrition care of patients with complex or specialized dietary needs. The Clinical Dietitian in specialty departments functions as a professional consultant and member of the healthcare team providing high quality, evidence-based nutrition care for their designated specific patient population. Acts as the primary advocate for patients' nutrition care, assessing and determining nutritional needs based on age and disease-specific requirements.

Develops, implements, and monitors nutrition interventions to ensure effectiveness and outcomes. Provide individual and/or group nutritional education to patients, families, and caregivers, serving as a resource for students, medical staff, and healthcare team members. Conducts nutrition assessments, evaluates the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and communicates necessary dietary adjustments with physicians. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and staff in alignment with Jefferson's core values, maintaining regular, punctual attendance.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diet and nutrition plans.
• Serve as key nutrition resource for medical, nursing, and other healthcare team members.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy based on standards of care.
• Act as primary advocate for patients' nutrition care, assessing and determining nutritional needs based on age and disease-specific requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor nutrition interventions to ensure effectiveness and outcomes.
• Provide individual and group nutritional education and serve as a resource for students, medical staff, and healthcare team members.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and evaluate the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
• Communicate necessary dietary adjustments and nutrition interventions with physicians.
• Maintain punctual attendance and interact with co‑workers, visitors, and staff in alignment with core values.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field (required).
• Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field preferred for those registered prior to January 1, 2024 (required for those graduating after January 1, 2024).
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (required within 6 months of hire).
• State licensure as a Dietitian preferred.
• Additional certifications may be required for inpatient or ambulatory positions (e.g., ICU‑CNSC).

Full-time and part-time colleagues receive comprehensive benefits, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits.

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.