Registered Dietitian

The City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health is hiring Registered Dietitians with current PA LDN to make an impact on the health of all Philadelphians. Registered Dietitians work in our district health centers serving the most vulnerable to access healthy nutrition. No experience necessary!  Relocation to Philadelphia is required.

We offer free SEPTA transit, work-life balance, and we are a qualified student loan forgiveness employer. Start your City total rewards career today. Apply by July 21, 2024.
Please be sure to include a copy of your LDN and transcript with your application for review.

ABOUT THE POSITION
This is full performance nutritional education and dietary work providing information and guidance to patients observing therapeutic diet regimens as prescribed by physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. Employees in this class are responsible for performing nutrition and dietary assessments, counseling and follow-up to ensure that patients’ nutritional needs are met with full proficiency in the Ambulatory Health Services Health Centers for the Department of Health. A significant aspect of the work involves providing information and guidance to patients and developing appropriate nutritional treatment plans in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Work also involves persuading patients to adapt to basic and special nutritional diets. Work requires contact with physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Work is performed under the supervision of a higher level health care professional.

REQUIREMENTS

1. EDUCATION:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree program from a college or university accredited by the Accredited Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics in nutrition, dietetics or a closely related field.

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2. LICENSURE:

Licensure as a Registered Dietitian – Nutritionist (LDN) issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

What We Offer:
Impact – The work you do here matters to millions.
Growth – Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
Diversity & Inclusion – Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
Benefits – We care about your well-being.

The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.

Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations