Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing leadership in establishing standards of practice for nutritional care and serving as a consultant to clinical dietitians, physicians and other health professionals, providing direct patient care and being responsible for needs assessment, program development and evaluation, in-service education, medical staff education and nutrition research.

Work with a multidisciplinary behavioral health treatment team to provide outpatient nutrition therapy to patients with all eating disorder diagnoses.

Complete comprehensive initial nutrition assessments and follow up sessions with patients and family.

Develop an individualized nutrition rehabilitation plan of care based on assessment findings and client goals-to include meal plan creation and adjustment, weekly goals, supplement recommendations, and behavior change skills.

Provide nutrition education to clients to heal their relationship with food and body using an anti-diet, weight inclusive approach.

Demonstrate an understanding of the medical consequences of eating disorders, the hazards of refeeding, and how to avoid complications.

Complete thorough and timely documentation of patient sessions in the electronic health record.

Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team in the electronic health record as needed.

Communicate with referring and/or outpatient support team during the course of treatment as needed.

Participate in clinic staff meetings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Either: (A) Master's degree plus 2 years of experience required or (B) Bachelor's Degree with an additional job related specialty certification plus 7 years of experience required

Registered Dietitian (ADA) (or Registry Eligible) required (Commission on Dietetics Registration)

Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (Pennsylvania) required

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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