Are you passionate about clinical nutrition and looking to work in a high acuity hospital setting? If so, this position is for you!

　　Job Summary:

　　UPMC Presbyterian is a large teaching hospital located in Oakland, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. We care for a variety of adult patients, including Transplant, Trauma, Cardiology, and Neurology- just to name a few! As a part of an inpatient team of skilled Dietitians and Diet Technicians, you will provide quality nutrition care to hospitalized patients. We love our team of innovative and compassionate clinicians and know you will too!

　　Working Hours: 40 hours per week with flexible start time, rotating weekends and holidays

　　Job title and salary will be based upon qualifications and career ladder requirements.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Provide direct patient care using Medical Nutrition Therapy to assess patients and develop goals and a plan of care.

　　Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.

　　Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units & participate as a member of interdisciplinary committees and projects.

　　Mentor and train dietetic students, interns, and new personnel.

　　Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics degree with 2 years clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian OR

　　Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics with 1-year clinical nutrition experience as a registered dietitian required.

　　Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

　　Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)

　　Registered Dietitian (RD)

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　　UPMC Provides a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on physical, mental, and financial health.

　　Additional Benefits include:

　　Reimbursement of CDR and State Licensure renewal fees.

　　Position qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Please see https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for additional information regarding qualifications.

　　Paid conference days.

　　Tuition Assistance.

　　Reimbursement of specialty certification exam fees upon passing.

　　Competitive PTO accrual.

　　COVID-19 Vaccine Information: Individuals hired into certain roles must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment. Learn more here. (https://mycareer.upmc.com/covid-19-vaccination-information-for-upmc-careers/)

　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran