Dietitian

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a full-time Dietitian to support CHP Main Hospital in Lawrenceville. The position works Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their qualifications and experience. The Dietitian provides quality medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations, including nutrition assessment, goals, and plans of care. The role includes identifying malnutrition, educating and counseling patients and families, coordinating with interdisciplinary care teams, and supporting nutrition-care improvement. The Dietitian may also provide in-service or continuing education opportunities, mentor dietetic students and support personnel, and lead an annual department initiative.

Requirements

For individuals who obtained Registered Dietitian (RD) certification before January 1, 2026: bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics.
For individuals who obtained RD certification on or after January 1, 2026: master's degree in nutrition or dietetics.
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.
Registered Dietitian certification within 6 months of hire.
Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.
Clearances with renewal: Act 31, 33, 34, and 73.

Responsibilities

As required, understand outpatient billing guidelines and complete documentation to ensure client charges comply with regulatory requirements.
Provide in-service or CEU opportunities to the multidisciplinary team at the department or facility level.
Formulate nutrition diagnoses and identify malnutrition using Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and nationally established criteria.
Execute order writing according to the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
Provide nutritional education and counseling based on patient and family learning needs and abilities.
Communicate effectively as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
Mentor and train dietetic students, interns, and support personnel, and provide feedback to improve students and programs.
Provide timely interventions according to nutrition risk level and the plan of care.
Provide quality patient care to diverse populations through medical nutrition therapy, including assessment, goals, and plans of care.
Lead one department initiative annually and actively endorse evidence-based practice.
Serve as nutrition liaison and expert to assigned units and participate in interdisciplinary committees, responding to nutrition-care process improvement needs and initiatives.
As required, use professional writing skills suited to varying health literacy levels when preparing materials, presentations, and other communications.