Clinical Dietitian - Clarks Summit State Hospital

THE POSITION

As a Clinical Dietitian with the Clarks Summit State Hospital, you will help patients reach better health through personalized nutrition plans. This position gives you the chance to use your clinical skills in a supportive hospital setting. You will be part of a team that values strong communication, careful planning, and quality service. Take this opportunity to build a meaningful career in patient-centered care-apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position focuses on providing nutritional assessments, treatment recommendations, and ongoing support to patients with diverse dietary needs. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will perform the following duties:

• Patient Assessment: Complete nutritional assessments and record information in medical records
• Care Planning: Develop, review, and adjust dietary plans based on clinical standards and patient needs
• Team Participation: Share recommendations with treatment teams and contribute to staff training sessions
• Menu Oversight: Evaluate menus, ensure diet accuracy, and update patient diet information
• Quality Review: Support performance improvement efforts related to diet accuracy and nutrition outcomes
• Professional Growth: Attend continuing education sessions and assist with department projects

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• FREE parking!
• 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:

• This position requires active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 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 Guidelines.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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