What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Greater Philadelphia Health Action?
Founded in 1970, Greater Philadelphia Health Action (GPHA) is a non-profit healthcare organization committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate and affordable healthcare services to communities experiencing healthcare disparities. Since 1970, GPHA has expanded to become one of the premier providers of ambulatory medical, dental and behavioral healthcare in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) is presently seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide nutrition counseling and medical nutrition management to patients of all ages, with a wide range of medical conditions. At GPHA, RDs are integral members of a multidisciplinary healthcare team comprised of primary care clinicians (Pediatric, Internal Medicine/Adult, Family Medicine) and specialists (Obstetrics and Gynecology - Endocrinology – Infectious Disease – Rheumatology – Podiatry). The healthcare team also includes medical case managers, nurses, and on-site pharmacy services.
Qualified Candidates will have a Degree in Clinical or Therapeutic Dietetics, or Food and Nutrition; Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in the nutritional field within a healthcare setting; Registration with American Dietetic Association Required; Ability to work harmoniously as part of a healthcare team; and excellent communication skills. Ability to speak Spanish or Chinese fluently not required, but desirable.
Because of our success and stability, GPHA has become an employer of choice, offering our team members competitive salaries and a full array of benefits and perks to include medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid-time-off, holiday pay, numerous discounting programs, 401(k) with company match and a collaborative work environment.
GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.