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Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
Yes
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:
Join our team and receive up to a $7,500 joining bonus, plus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
As a valued Dietitian at Geisinger, you can expect:
- Cutting-edge, top-of-scope practice – including independent order writing, protocol medication adjustments, and more
- Our medical team seeks and implements our recommendations for their patients
- Career growth through our Professional Development Program
- Growing Specialties: Pediatrics, Senior Care, Outpatient Diabetes Management, and Outpatient Nutrition
Hours:
Full-Time (40 hours per week); M-F 8:00a.m.-4:30 p.m.; some weekends
Education:
Bachelor's Degree is required
Licensure:
Pennsylvania Registered Dietitian License is required.
Applicants must be registered or eligible to sit for registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or qualify under a reciprocity agreement with CDR in conjunction with The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Will consider New Graduate Dietitians graduating within 1-2 months. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials.
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:
Communication
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.
Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
Yes
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:
Join our team and receive up to a $7,500 joining bonus, plus, relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
As a valued Dietitian at Geisinger, you can expect:
- Cutting-edge, top-of-scope practice – including independent order writing, protocol medication adjustments, and more
- Our medical team seeks and implements our recommendations for their patients
- Career growth through our Professional Development Program
- Growing Specialties: Pediatrics, Senior Care, Outpatient Diabetes Management, and Outpatient Nutrition
Hours:
Full-Time (40 hours per week); M-F 8:00a.m.-4:30 p.m.; some weekends
Education:
Bachelor's Degree is required
Licensure:
Pennsylvania Registered Dietitian License is required.
Applicants must be registered or eligible to sit for registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or qualify under a reciprocity agreement with CDR in conjunction with The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)
Will consider New Graduate Dietitians graduating within 1-2 months. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials.
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:
Communication
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Registered Dietitian
Target healthcare systems with established PERM history
Large hospital networks, long-term care operators, and VA-affiliated facilities file PERM applications regularly and have in-house or retained immigration counsel. Prioritize employers whose HR teams already understand DOL prevailing-wage requirements for RD roles.
Search for sponsoring RD employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Registered Dietitian roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying only where PERM filings are already part of the hiring process rather than a negotiation you have to start from scratch.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your prospective job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files the LCA. PERM wages are locked at filing, so a Level I wage determination can affect your offer negotiation and long-term compensation.
Understand how your country of birth affects EB-3 wait times
EB-3 professional backlogs differ dramatically by country of birth, not citizenship. Nationals from India and China face multi-year queues while most other nationalities remain current. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin to model your realistic green card timeline before committing to a sponsorship path.
Request that your employer file I-140 and PERM concurrently
DOL allows PERM and I-140 filing on overlapping timelines in some circumstances. Ask your employer's immigration attorney whether concurrent filing applies to your case, since an approved I-140 locks in your priority date even if you later change jobs under AC21 portability.
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Find Registered Dietitian JobsRegistered Dietitian Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Dietitian role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most RD positions qualify under EB-3 as a professional role requiring a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition, plus CDR certification. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree, such as a master's in clinical nutrition, or if you're pursuing a National Interest Waiver. Your employer's offer letter and the job's stated minimum requirements determine which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B for an RD role?
PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and EB-3 professional filings are not subject to an annual lottery. Unlike the H-1B cap, your employer can file PERM at any time of year. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM requires a DOL-supervised recruitment process that typically takes six to twelve months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
Which types of employers typically sponsor green cards for Registered Dietitians?
Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dialysis centers, and integrated health systems are the most frequent sponsors because they employ RDs in permanent, full-time clinical roles that satisfy PERM's bona fide job requirement. Public health agencies and university medical centers also sponsor, particularly for roles with a research or community nutrition component that supports an advanced-degree EB-2 filing.
Where can I find Registered Dietitian jobs that already include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search RD roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to positions where sponsorship is uncertain. Targeting employers who have previously completed PERM filings for dietitian or allied health roles significantly shortens the negotiation phase and improves your offer-to-filing conversion rate.
Can I change employers after my PERM is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a same or similar RD role with a new employer without losing your priority date. USCIS evaluates whether the new position falls within the same Standard Occupational Classification code as your original petition.
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