Clinical Dietician

Clinical Dietitian (Travel Contract)

Location: State College, PA

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Shift: Day Shift with Rotating Weekends

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Dietitian for a 13-week travel assignment. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for inpatient and outpatient populations, perform nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) as prescribed by the medical staff.

• Conduct nutrition screenings, assessments, reassessments, and follow-up evaluations.

• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans.

• Educate patients and families on nutrition-related health conditions and dietary management.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation using EPIC EMR.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and evidence-based clinical practices.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.

• Assist in supervising Nutrition Services staff as needed.

• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related healthcare field required.

• Master's Degree preferred.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.

• Active Pennsylvania Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) license required.

• Prior clinical dietetics experience preferred.

• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred.

• Strong communication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining a patient-focused approach.

Additional Information

• Active Pennsylvania license required.

• No holiday coverage required.