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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.
Looking for a Full-Time Clinical Dietitian!
Department: Surg Outpt GI
Schedule: M-F Day
Location: 800 Walnut St.
Summary: Responsible for the nutritional care of UPHS patients in the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. As a member of the team, coordinates the nutritional and clinical processes related to the surgical treatment of obesity. Takes leadership role in development and implementation of the surgical obesity program including; development of best practice nutrition protocols for surgical obesity, develops and provides comprehensive nutrition education programs for patients both individually and through support groups. Works collaboratively with physicians and other health care providers in the department of surgery and the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders. Functions as a professional consultant to the physician to assure cost-effective, high quality and current nutrition practices for this specialized patient population. Performs nutrition assessments, develops specialized nutrition care plans and performs ongoing reassessments of nutritional status and nutrition interventions. Maintains comprehensive knowledgebase in medical nutrition therapy with an emphasis in Surgical Obesity Management. Evaluates, interprets and applies result of research to practice and the delivery of patient care services. Participates in the development of research–based policies/procedure and practice guidelines. Is expected to participate in lectures or publications regarding specialized nutrition care within UPHS, local, state and national meetings. Development of nutrition education materials for the Bariatric Surgery Program. Provide individual nutrition counseling to adolescents and other patients as needed. Participate in medical weight management for patients prior to insurance approval of bariatric surgery. Precepts dietetic students and interns and acts as a mentor for these students as a subject matter expert in the area of bariatric nutrition.
Responsibilities:
Credentials:
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (required)
Certificate in adult weight management through Certification Dietetic Registration (CDR) (preferred)
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.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.
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$69k-85k (estimate)
04/29/2024
07/26/2024
pennmedicine.org
PHILADELPHIA, PA
15,000 - 50,000
2016
HOWARD C HERRMANN
$1B - $3B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
MISSION & VISION As part of the Cohen Veterans Network, our mission is to support the quality of life of veterans and military families. We envision a world where all veterans and military family members have access to high-quality mental health care that enables them to live fulfilling, productive lives. WHAT WE DO The Cohen Clinic at Penn provides confidential evidence-based mental health care for veterans and their families -- at no cost and with no long waits. WHO WE SERVE We serve post-9/11 veterans -- including those from the National Guard and Reserves -- regardless of discharge status,... role in uniform, or combat experience. When we have the capacity, we can serve pre-9/11 veterans. We also serve family members including veteran family members and military families (National Guard, Reserves, active duty). We are not able to provide individual therapy services to active duty service members at this time. However, we can and do work with current members members of the National Guard and Reserves. Family members include parents, spouses/partners, children, siblings, caregivers, and others affected by the individual's military service.
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