Outpatient Dietitian

Sodexo is seeking an Outpatient Dietitian for Lehigh Valley Health Network in Hazleton, PA. This Dietitian will work at both the Hazleton Health and Wellness Center and with the Healthy Beginnings Plus program.  At the Health and Wellness Center, the position will work with general Medical Nutrition Therapy including diabetes, hypertension, and weight management for adult and pediatric clients.  At the Healthy Beginnings Plus program, education on anemia, PICA, gestational diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy, and healthy weight gain will be provided to pregnant women. 

No weekends or holidays! 

Reimbursement for AND dues, state licensure fees, and CDR renewal

Excellent paid time off package

Money toward continuing education events

Career advancement opportunities with Sodexo’s Clinical Career Ladder

• provide nutritional care for a variety of outpatients;
• perform quality improvement initiatives; and
• educate healthcare team members, including physicians and nurses.

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 licensed in PA, or working on obtaining license;
• strong verbal and written communication skills;
• good time management skills be a self-starter and a team player; and
• the ability to work well with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff.

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.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

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