Pediatric Outpatient Dietitian

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Pediatric Outpatient Dietitian for the Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in Allentown, PA.  This position will have a high clinical focus within the Pediatric Endocrinology Outpatient Clinic, working with children with diabetes (pre-diabetes, Type 1 and 2), obesity, and cardiac concerns.  

Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees and CDR renewal

Health and Wellness benefits

Generous paid vacation, personal, holiday and sick time

Reimbursement for continuing education events

Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder

• Have a strong understanding and commitment to the needs of the pediatric population and their families
• Perform comprehensive nutrition evaluations and consultations to pediatric patients (21 years & younger)
• Provide outpatient diabetes, weight-management, and cardiac education
• Assist with departmental program evaluation and outcome measurement activities

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.

• Registered Dietitian credentials and licensure in the state of PA
• 1 year of experience working with pediatric patients
• strong comprehension of the principles of clinical nutrition practice
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• good time management skills/organization and be a self-starter and team player
• have the ability to creatively problem-solve and make decisions while working independently within a team-oriented work environment

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

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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

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years experienced practitioner able to work with minimal supervision