Dietitian

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

Erie, PA

Make a meaningful impact where your skills matter most. Join UPMC Hamot – the only Level II Trauma Center in the region – and become part of a strong, collaborative team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth.

We are currently seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join our dynamic clinical nutrition team at UPMC Hamot. This is a full-time role working day shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $2,500 with a 2-year work commitment!

Why Choose UPMC Hamot?

Exceptional Clinical Exposure: Work with diverse patient populations, including trauma, critical care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and more. Gain valuable experience in the nutrition management of complex medical conditions.
Supportive Team Culture: Be part of an active network of RDNs who collaborate, mentor, and support one another.
Structured Training: We provide comprehensive onboarding and training to ensure you feel confident and competent in your role.
Flexible Scheduling: We value work-life balance and offer scheduling flexibility to support your personal and professional needs.
Evidence-Based Practice: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team that follows the latest ASPEN and ESPEN clinical guidelines.

Candidates will be hired into appropriate level of the career ladder based on years of experience, education, and leader discretion.

To provide nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities:

Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals and plan of care.
Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations and other communications.
Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.
Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.

For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification prior to January 1, 2026, a bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.

For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification on or after January 1, 2026, a master's degree in a Nutrition or Dietetics is required.

Skills: Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment. Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills .Critical thinking skills for sound decision making.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire.
Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.