Inpatient Dietitian

Sodexo•Allentown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodexo is seeking a skilled Inpatient Clinical Dietitian to join our dynamic clinical nutrition team at Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Cedar Crest Hospital—an 800‑bed, nationally recognized teaching hospital. This hospital supports a wide range of specialty institutes, including stroke, oncology, orthopedics, heart and vascular, trauma, and a Level III NICU and Level I Trauma Center. This position is open to new graduates and experienced dietitians. Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal Three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year Reimbursement for continuing education events Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder Meal stipend Provide evidence‑based nutrition assessment and intervention for diverse inpatient populations, including CHF, diabetes, CKD, wound care, post‑LVAD, GI surgery, and enteral nutrition patients Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case management Engage in interdisciplinary committees, research initiatives, and performance improvement projects within a highly academic environment Utilize order‑writing privileges to optimize nutrition care and streamline patient management Precept dietetic interns At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Requirements

Registered Dietitian credentials (or eligible) and be licensed in PA
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player
Ability to work well with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff
Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24: Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire. In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire

Responsibilities

Provide evidence‑based nutrition assessment and intervention for diverse inpatient populations, including CHF, diabetes, CKD, wound care, post‑LVAD, GI surgery, and enteral nutrition patients
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case management
Engage in interdisciplinary committees, research initiatives, and performance improvement projects within a highly academic environment
Utilize order‑writing privileges to optimize nutrition care and streamline patient management
Precept dietetic interns