Clinical Dietitian - Outpatient (GI/Feeding)

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$76,100 - $97,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Consistently and safely performs medical nutrition therapy with a focus on pediatric patients and family centered care. Provides nutrition care utilizing evidence-based practice and clinical judgment to prevent, delay and manage acute and chronic diseases and promote wellness. Shares on call responsibilities as assigned to meet patient care needs. Provides specialized outpatient nutrition care for pediatric gastroenterology (GI) and feeding clinic patients across multiple practice locations. Independently assesses, develops, and monitors nutrition care plans for patients with GI disorders, feeding difficulties, and nutrition support needs, while participating in interdisciplinary feeding clinic evaluations and treatment planning as appropriate. Position includes regular weekly travel to satellite clinic sites to ensure consistent nutrition services and patient access across the region.

Requirements

Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy (evidence based individualized nutrition process to help treat acute and chronic medical conditions) in pediatric patients. (Required proficiency)
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to patients and families, peers, public, and healthcare team. (Required proficiency)
Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units. (Required proficiency)
Ability to counsel and educate others. (Required proficiency)
Ability to perform complex mathematical equations related to medical nutrition therapy (Required proficiency)
General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, and spreadsheet software. (Required proficiency)
Familiarity with nutritional content, sources and use of commercial supplements, tube feedings, infant, pediatric and adult enteral formulas, parenteral nutrition, and feeding modulars (fat, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals). (Required proficiency)
Consistently upholds CHOP ICARE Values and service standards (Required proficiency)
Registered Dietitian (RD) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - within 6 months - Required
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) - within 6 months - Required
Licensed Dietitian-Nutrition (LDN) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - within 6 months - Required

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in dietetics, food and nutrition, or related area
At least six (6) months of pediatric medical nutrition therapy experience

Responsibilities

Screens and performs comprehensive nutrition assessment/reassessments of all patients identified at nutritional risk per established department time frames, protocols & standards.
Plans and initiates medical nutrition therapy for patients if indicated by patient requirements and clinical protocol including but not limited to complex enteral nutrition regimens & parenteral nutrition support.
Based on assessment of nutritional status, formulates nutrition care plans with interventions to meet patients' goals.
Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and tolerance to nutrition interventions and therapy.
Researches and integrates evidence based nutritional care plans.
Provide nutrition counseling and nutrition education.
Participates in appropriate service, unit, or clinic rounds.
Serves as a nutrition advocate for the family.
Develops clinical knowledge & skills by cross-covering clinical areas when needed.
Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to refer patient families to appropriate resources and programs.
Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.
Delivers education sessions for other healthcare professionals, staff & families.
Participates in training dietetic interns, nutritional residents, GI/Nutrition fellows, and other students & medical professionals as requested.
Interacts professionally with other healthcare professionals.
Assists in developing and revising standards of care, patient education materials, and clinical forms.
Contributes to department initiatives including, but not limited to: practice guidelines, quality improvement, practice efficiencies, workgroups, or additional goals defined by the department.
Meets productivity expectations and practices efficient time management.
Responds to patient related communication and maintains accurate & timely clinical documentation, including scheduling & billing information as per enterprise standards.
Establishes & implements an individualized plan for professional growth & development including participation in professional organizations, CE, workshops, seminars & staff development programs.
Maintains continuing education for registration & licensure in accordance with CDR and PA Dept. of State licensure requirements.