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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.

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We are hiring for a Per Diem Clinical Dietitian to join our Eating Disorder Unit. Previous/Current experience working with Eating Disorders is preferred but not required.

The Princeton Center for Eating Disorders provides inpatient treatment (https://www.princetonhcs.org/care-services/center-for-eating-disorders-care/types-of-care/inpatient-program) for adults, adolescents and children as young as 8 years old who are suffering from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders. We offer a warm, welcoming environment (https://www.princetonhcs.org/care-services/center-for-eating-disorders-care/about-us) in an award-winning medical center (https://www.princetonhcs.org/our-locations/pmc) . Our patients not only benefit from treatment for the physical, psychosocial and nutritional aspects of their eating disorder, but they also have immediate access to full-service care for other medical needs.

Our 22 bed Center for Eating Disorders Care at Penn Medicine Princeton Health provides state-of-the-art medical and psychiatric care. The Eating Disorders unit is staffed by board-certified psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, psychologists, therapists, registered dietitians, a supervising psychologist, and has access to a full spectrum of medical specialists.

Our Clinical Dietitians are responsible for:

1. Providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis and intervention to manage patient care.

2. Coordinates nutritional aspects of patient’s care with physicians and health care personnel.

3. Utilizes the Nutrition Care process to document in the medical record.

4. Resource professional for medical staff/students.

5. Serves on committees representing Food and Nutrition Services.

6. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resource.

7. Perform other related duties as required. Responsible for maintaining necessary credentials for the position.

Credentials:

Registered Dietitian (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Education Bachelors Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Related Work Experience

Minimum Experience: Two to three years previous experience as Clinical Nutritionist.

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.

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.

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