Description

• The Registered Dietitian will provide education, counseling, and Medical Nutrition therapy and care to patients, residents and clients in their specific department or area of accountability both individually and in groups. This is done via assessment, development, implementation, documentation, and monitoring of nutrition care plans.
• Identify, develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate educational programs to patients, health care providers, and the community.
• Functions as an integral part of the collaborative interdisciplinary health care team.
• Serves as a nutrition resource for the patient, health care team and community and assures that the delivery of high quality nutrition care is provided.

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Requirements

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Master's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Master's Degree

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• Commission on Dietetic Registration Registered Dietician
• Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist- Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• Eligible for PA Licensure may be accepted in lieu of actual license; PA Dietitian-Nutritionist Licensure required within 120 days of employment

Required Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Listening Skills
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Prepare & Give Presentations
• Problem Solving Skills
• Strong Team Player

Why Reading Hospital?

• Magnet® designated, 697-bed teaching hospital with 115-bed ED, Level I Trauma Center, and Level III NICU
• Recognized by Healthgrades 100 Best Hospitals’ Award™ (2017-2023) and ranked among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania by US News & World Report (2022-2023)
• Over 600 physicians and providers across 73 locations offering comprehensive care ranging from prevention, screenings, and education to the latest clinical services and treatments
• Abundant teaching, quality improvement, and research opportunities
• Generous time off, tuition assistance, clinical ladders, and comprehensive benefits

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Overview

Tower Health is an innovative, leading health system dedicated to advancing the health and transforming the lives of the people we serve through compassionate, accessible, high quality, cost-effective healthcare. Together, our hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care, wellness programs, and public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be.

Tower Health’s hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac and vascular surgery, trauma, hematology, and oncology. At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high quality, compassionate care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health’s commitment to Advancing Health. Transforming Lives.