Dietitian II

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

This outpatient dietitian position supports the Thoracic Surgery department through a multidisciplinary team approach. As part of the outpatient Nutrition Therapy team, the Dietitian provides an advanced level of nutrition expertise to the outpatient population within the Thoracic Surgery division, supporting UPMC Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, and Passavant. The position includes a flexible, hybrid schedule. Job title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and at least 2 years of clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian; alternatively, a master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and at least 1 year of clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian.
Registered Dietitian credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, maintained with 75 CEU credits every 5 years.
Specialty certification, with maintenance as specified by the governing body.
Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), maintained with 30 CEU credits every 2 years.
Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment.
Strong nutrition education, counseling, and mentoring skills.
Critical-thinking skills for sound decision-making.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Serve as a nutrition liaison and expert to referring providers and clinics, and participate in interdisciplinary committees addressing nutrition care process improvement needs and initiatives.
Help maintain current system standards for nutritional care.
Provide enhanced nutrition care to patients, including specialized populations, using Medical Nutrition Therapy for assessment, goal setting, and care planning.
Formulate nutrition diagnoses and identify malnutrition using Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and nationally established criteria.
Provide nutrition education and counseling tailored to patients’ and families’ learning needs and abilities.
Prepare written materials, presentations, and other communications suited to varying health literacy levels.
Provide annual in-service or continuing education opportunities for the multidisciplinary team at the department, facility, or system level.
Lead at least one annual department-, facility-, or system-based initiative or Quality Process Improvement activity through completion and actively endorse evidence-based practice.
Complete at least one professional contribution annually.
Apply knowledge of outpatient billing guidelines and complete documentation necessary to ensure client charges comply with regulatory requirements.
Promote consumer health, wellness, and lifestyle management, and provide current, science-based information on emerging trends.
Participate in required CQI initiatives and departmental projects and follow them through to completion.
Design and implement nutrition programs to educate diverse groups.