Dietitian II

$51,917 - $81,640/Yr

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Altoona, PA

Full-time

Altoona, PA

Hospitals

About the position

The Dietitian II position at UPMC Altoona is a full-time role within the Nutrition Services department, primarily focused on providing expert nutrition-related care to hospitalized patients. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring that all patients receive high-quality nutrition management tailored to their individual needs. This role requires a deep understanding of nutrition assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with both patients and healthcare team members. The Dietitian II will also be responsible for mentoring dietetic students and interns, contributing to the professional development of future nutrition professionals. Additionally, the position involves leading departmental initiatives that promote evidence-based practices in nutrition care, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing education to both patients and healthcare staff.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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 on 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 the 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.
• Demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations, and other communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with 2 years of clinical nutrition experience and be a registered dietitian OR Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics with 1 year of clinical nutrition experience and a registered dietitian required.
• Registered Dietitian is required.
• Licensed Dietitian is required.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.