Penn Medicine

Clinical Dietician (Eating Disorder Center) - Per Diem (Day Shift)

Plainsboro, NJ 08536-1913 · US

$26.73 - $42.64/hour

About the role

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Why Join Our Team?

For over 30 years, the Princeton Center for Eating Disorders has provided specialized inpatient care for patients with eating disorders aged 8 and older. Our 22-bed unit delivers compassionate and comprehensive medical stabilization and therapeutic support with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, dietitians, and nurses. Robust clinical programming includes both individual and group therapy offered daily Monday through Friday.

Schedule Requirements:

As needed 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Works as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team to provide nutrition care to individuals with a diagnosis of an eating disorder
Facilitates nutrition education groups for both children/adolescents and adults
Conducts initial nutrition assessments
Implements individualized nutrition treatment plans based on nutrition needs and treatment goals
Manages patient's meal plan needs including menu planning and/or tube feeding, if indicated
Provides individual nutrition counseling
Facilitates family involvement in treatment, when indicated, including family meals and family nutrition education sessions
Provides meal and snack support and coaching when needed

What We Require for this Role:

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition required.

Related Work Experience

Previous experience in treating eating disorders preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT

Registered Dietitian (R.D.) required or eligible. If eligible, R.D. must be obtained within six months of hire.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$26.73 - $42.64/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.