Bariatric Dietitian I

Your nutritional know-how can help patients in your community live happier, healthier lives.

Sodexo is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian for a Lifestyle Coordinator position in the Outpatient Bariatric Medicine department at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA.  The RDN will perform the initial assessment of patients via telehealth referred to the Bariatric Medicine program, as well as teach group classes and occasional one on one appointments. 

Benefits:

• reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal
• three weeks of vacation, eight holidays and three personal days paid each year
• reimbursement for continuing education events
• up to $5000 tuition reimbursement annually

The successful candidate will:

• serve as a Patient Navigator for the Weight Management Center, helping to guide and educate patients on options for weight management;
• have excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups;
• possess excellent time management and organizational skills;
• assist with program development, promotion/marketing, screenings and patient recruitment;
• have effective written and verbal communication for all hospital and departmental programs and activities; and
• assist and support departmental program evaluation and outcome measurement activities.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• Registered Dietitian credentials with licensure in the state of PA is required; 

• demonstrates ability to function independently;

• proven ability to communicate and work effectively with multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals;
• strong problem-solving skills; and
• have a commitment to continued education in the nutrition field and implementation of new and innovative ideas.

Learn more about Lehigh Valley Health Network - Weight Management Center

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Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

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Minimum Education Requirement:
Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 
For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:
Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 
 
Credentials Requirement:
Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hire
Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire