Clinical Dietitian (UPMC Harrisburg)

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

To provide a high level of nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients. Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience and manager discretion at time of offer.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian required.
Licensed Dietitian required.
Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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.

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