Clinical Dietitian - Torrance State Hospital

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Clinical Dietitian

$50,836.00 - $77,321.00 Annually

THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-12593-81430. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2024 TO DECEMBER 10, 2024, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional nutritional care, particularly to Pennsylvania's most vulnerable populations? The Department of Human Services is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Clinical Dietitian to join our dedicated dietary services team. In this vital role, you will oversee the planning and organizing of the nutritional care of residents at Torrance State Hospital. If you are eager to make a meaningful difference with your knowledge and skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for organizing a comprehensive patient nutrition care program, which includes conducting nutritional assessments, providing diet counseling, making chart entries, participating in treatment teams, offering discharge counseling, and leading nutritional education initiatives. Additionally, you will develop modified diets, adjust recipes, and lead classes on the preparation and service of modified diet products. You will also recommend food product orders and prepare specifications for specialized therapeutic food items. Your duties will involve planning, scheduling, teaching, and evaluating nutrition care programs for patients, as well as providing educational materials to staff, the community, and families. You will ensure adherence to food service safety and sanitation standards.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Overtime and travel: As needed
May change based on operational needs.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

Certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or proof of eligibility for such certification.


Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.


Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.



The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Special Requirement:

Certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or proof of eligibility for such certification. Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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