Jeff Temp - Clinical Dietician

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Mar 28, 2025
Job Details Jeff Temps, Jefferson's in-house temporary service, is seeking experienced Clinical Dieticians to apply for our temporary pool to support our Center City locations. We invite you to be a part of a select team committed to superior care. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm/5pm The Clinical Dietitian delivers comprehensive nutrition support and medical nutrition therapy aligned with patients' medical goals. This role involves educating patients about their diet and nutrition plans and acting as a key nutrition resource for medical and nursing staff, as well as other healthcare team members. The Clinical Dietitian collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy based on established standards of care and practice guidelines. Inpatient Clinical Dietitians responsibilities may include managing resources cost-effectively, supervising Food Service Supervisors and Patient Food Service Assistants to ensure quality nutrition and food services and participating in patient care rounds. Ambulatory Clinical Dietitians in specialty departments are responsible for the clinical nutrition care of patients with complex or specialized dietary needs. The Clinical Dietitian in specialty departments functions as a professional consultant and member of the health care team providing high quality, evidence-based nutrition care for their designated specific patient population. Job Description Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Acts as the primary advocate for patients' nutrition care, assessing and determining nutritional needs based on age and disease-specific requirements. Develops, implements, and monitors nutrition interventions to ensure their effectiveness and outcomes. Provide individual and/or group nutritional education to patients, families, and caregivers, serving as a resource for students, medical staff, and healthcare team members. Conducts nutrition assessments, evaluates the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support, and communicates necessary dietary adjustments with physicians. Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in alignment with Jefferson's core values, maintaining regular, punctual attendance. Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): Strong knowledge of nutrition and dietetics principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans Proficiency in patient education and counseling. Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems. Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with industry trends Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field. (Required) Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field preferred for those registered prior to January 1, 2024 and required for those graduating after January 1, 2024. AND Experience: Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (Required within 6 months of hire) State licensure as a Dietitian is preferred (may be required depending on departmental policy) Additional Certifications may be required for in-patient or ambulatory positions (i.e. ICU-CNSC) Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 1101 Market, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.