What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian - Bariatrics position at Lehigh Valley Health Network?
Your nutritional know-how can help patients in your community live happier, healthier lives.
Sodexo is seeking a Full Time Registered Dietitian to support the Weight Management Center at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This Registered Dietitian will be responsible for overseeing elements of bariatric medicine programming, working with patients, in an individual and group modality. This position is the operational point of contact for program offerings, collaborates with the interdisciplinary professional disciplines and programs to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes in collaboration with providers as a member of the care delivery team.
The successful candidate will:
- Experience with leading QI activities, P&P writing, development of program and patient education resources and provision of individual or large group presentations;
- commitment to facilitating, coaching and empowering staff to provide high quality care;
- empower clients to achieve life changing goals;
- collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to recommend, implement, and monitor nutrition interventions with overall improvement in clinical outcomes;
- participate in quality improvement projects within the department.
Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:
- Registered Dietitian credentials with licensure in the state of PA is required;
- Demonstrates ability to function independently. Willing to travel to various sites as needed;
- Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals;
- Strong problem-solving skills and a very professional & independent presence;
- Have a commitment to continued education in the nutrition field and implementation of new and innovative ideas.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Medical specialties:
- Dietetics
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Healthcare Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a term and condition of employment, absent a legally required exemption, and are required to report their vaccination status and upload proof of vaccination.
Application Question(s):
- Are you a Registered Dietitian?
If you are not a Registered Dietitian, do you meet eligibility requirements for RD certification?
Work Location: One location
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000