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Lead Dietitian

United States, Philadelphia Employment contract · Job Posted March 25, 2026
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Ready to elevate your clinical career? Aramark Healthcare+ is searching a Full-Time Lead Dietitian based at Jefferson Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This impactful role collaborates closely with the clinical nutrition management team to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. Although this position has no direct reports, you will play a key leadership role in performance improvement projects, mentoring dietetic interns and provide MNT and nutrition education.

Job Responsibility

  • Assists management in completion of chart audits, quality improvement projects, and other duties as assigned
  • Conduct patient nutrition assessment on a population that may include higher overall patient acuity
  • Provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groups, taking into consideration any adaptations to teaching methods required to meet patient learning needs
  • Use assessment & evaluation techniques that take into consideration the various needs of age-specific populations as well as cultural, religious, and ethnic concerns
  • Partner with medical professionals to meet objectives and to find innovative ways to shorten hospital lengths of stay and to minimize rates of readmission
  • Provide appropriate and timely documentation that summarizes the nutrition care plan in the patient’s medical record, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, plan, implementation, and progress toward goals
  • Demonstrate accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited institution
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) / Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) designation required
  • 2 years or more clinical practice experience
  • Licensed Dietitian status in Pennsylvania or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Passion for helping patients achieve optimal health through proper nutrition

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