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State College, Pennsylvania

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Part Time - Pediatric Outpatient Nutrition

DietitianIncludes callNo nightsPart-Time

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Up to $5,000

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Job Description

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Geisinger Healthplex State College Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Provides safe, ethical, and competent evidence-based nutritional therapy that meets the standards of practice and the scope of practice as stated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Manages the individual’s nutrition care in collaboration with the health care team and other nutrition professionals.

Job Duties: Using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ and Nutrition Care Process, assesses individual needs through synthesis of information obtained through the assessment interview, food and nutrition and related histories, review of the medical record, and discussion with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team in assigned area Develops a plan to meet assessed needs including recommendations regarding: the composition of diet and meal patterns and supplements; and the volume, rate, and composition of parenteral and enteral feedings.

Confers with the health care team to develop goals related to patient care. Documents in accordance with established standards. Evaluates nutritional status of individuals and makes recommendations regarding provision of optimal care.

Counsels individuals, families, and care provider on normal nutrition and therapeutic diets with consideration given to the individual's educational, cultural, and socioeconomic background. Plans and conducts group classes for individuals in various areas of nutrition as indicated.

Writes nutrition related orders for hospitalized patients in accordance with the Clinical Nutrition policy as indicated.

Consults, educates, and advocates on behalf of individuals, groups, and special populations regarding food, culinary, nutrition and health issues, food security and insecurity, nutrition programs, nutrition wellness and resources.

Plans for continuing nutrition care for individuals, as needed, using ancillary resources. Self-evaluates results and monitors for trends and changes in productivity related to workload. Compiles statistics and completes Clinical Productivity worksheets on a timely basis.

Participates in departmental initiatives to meet strategic goals. Actively participates on appropriate committees for the organization and represents the Clinical Nutrition department in decisions made by these committees. Precept students as indicated.

Mentor and train new staff members, colleagues, and other members of the care team as applicable. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details: We are seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to Join our Team!

This role receives up to a $2,500 joining bonus for qualified candidates. Will Consider a New Graduate Registered Dietitian Nutritionist or an Experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for this opening.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree Certifications: Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body Exempt Role: Yes Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Senior - Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree Certifications: Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body Experience: Minimum 4 years (*Related experience may be a combination of two years related work experience and advanced/specialty certification (Certification = 2 years related experience) Exempt Role: Yes Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care.

Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Education: Bachelor's Degree- (Required) Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist - Default Issuing Body Skills: OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based nutritional therapy and manage individual nutrition care in collaboration with a healthcare team. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing dietary plans, and counseling families on therapeutic diets.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree and certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The role is open to both new graduates and experienced professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDietary PlanningEnteral and Parenteral NutritionPatient CounselingClinical DocumentationGroup Class InstructionInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AdvocacyPreceptingStaff Mentoring

Pediatrics — Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Dietitian listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 3.0
Below most Pediatrics (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 80 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in State College

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$387k
Typical market rent
$1,804/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.8
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · State College, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Geisinger

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Joining Bonus ($2,500)
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Disability
401(k) with Automatic Contributions