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Nutrition, Dietetic & Food Svc

Dietitian

  • AltoonaPA
  • Full-Time
  • Hybrid
  • Day Job

PostedMarch 30, 2026

Pay$24.55–$36.58 / hr

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About this role

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team in a unique hybrid role that blends acute inpatient care with specialized outpatient practice. This position offers the opportunity to blend strong clinical skills in the hospital setting while developing expertise in either oncology nutrition or bariatric care, based on the candidate’s interest. Ideal for a dietitian looking for variety, professional growth, and meaningful patient relationships across the continuum of care!

Purpose:
To provide nutrition-related expertise in the interdisciplinary team management of all hospitalized patients.

Responsibilities:
 

  • Provide quality patient care to diverse patient populations using Medical Nutrition Therapy to include assessment, goals, and plan of care.
  • Accountable as nutrition liaison/expert to assigned units &/or committees responding to needs and initiatives for nutrition care process improvement.
  • Demonstrate effective communication methods as a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary care team.
  • As required, knowledgeable about outpatient billing guidelines and performs necessary documentation to ensure compliance of client charges with regulatory requirements.
  • Formulate a Nutrition Diagnosis and identify Malnutrition through application of Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment and the nationally established criteria for identification of malnutrition.
  • Provide appropriate nutritional education and counseling based upon patient/family learning needs and abilities.
  • As required, demonstrate professional writing skills adaptable to all health literacy levels in preparing materials, presentations, and other communications.
  • Provide timely interventions as determined by Nutrition Risk level and the Plan of Care.
  • Participate in department-based Quality Process Improvement activities with an ability to actively endorse evidence-based practice.
  • Appropriate execution of order writing as governed by the Dietitian Delegation Order system protocol.
  • For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification before January 1, 2026, a bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
  • For individuals who obtained their Registered Dietitian (RD) certification on or after January 1, 2026, a master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
  • Skills: Analytical skills to accurately assess, plan, and evaluate outcomes. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and collaborate in a team environment. Strong nutrition education/counseling and mentoring skills. Critical thinking skills for sound decision making.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
    Registered Dietitian within 6 months of hire. Licensed Dietitian within 9 months of hire.

     
  • Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN)
  • Registered Dietitian (RD)
  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$24.55–$36.58 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Dietitian

- Location: Altoona, PA (Hybrid)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Nutrition, Dietetic & Food Svc
- Shift: Day Job
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: $24.55–$36.58 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-30T14:15:17.06Z

## Description

**We are seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our team in a unique hybrid role that blends acute inpatient care with specialized outpatient practice. This position offers the opportunity to blend strong clinical skills in the hospital setting while developing expertise in either oncology nutrition or bariatric care, based on the candidate's interest. Ideal for a dietitian looking for variety, professional growth, and meaningful patient relationships across the continuum of care!**

**Purpose:**
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Life at Pepper Health

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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Day Job

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    Hybrid

Where you’ll work

Altoona, PA

A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.

About working in Altoona
  • Pepper Health Altoona
  • Altoona Surgical Pavilion

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Rosa M., Surgical Trauma RN

The fellowship paired me with preceptors who had decades on the unit. A year in, I was confident taking the sickest patients on the floor.

Rosa M.Surgical Trauma RN · Clinician Fellow alum

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. New-grad RN / Residency

  2. Staff RN — specialty certified

  3. Charge / Clinical Resource RN

  4. Nurse Manager or CNS / NP track

  5. Director of Nursing

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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