Clinical Dietitian - Torrance State Hospital

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Clinical Dietitian

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

121 Longview Drive, Torrance, Pennsylvania 15779

THE POSITION
Are you searching for a professional clinical dietetic opportunity in a unique setting where you can make a tangible impact on people’s lives? As a Clinical Dietitian with Torrance State Hospital, you will have the chance to plan and organize the nutritional care of our residents and collaborate as part of multi-disciplinary teams that successfully discharge individuals from an intensive hospital-based active treatment program to out-patient programs in the community. Achieve your professional goals while experiencing the benefits of civil service and make a difference in this rewarding role as a valued member of our dietitian team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will organize a complete program of patient nutritional care including nutritional assessments, diet counseling, treatment team participation, discharge counseling, and nutritional education programs. This includes providing counseling on nutritional needs through direct care interactions with our adult and geriatric populations, coordinating with food service personnel to fill client nutritional needs, and developing and evaluating educational materials for program use. Our team will rely on you to notate information in the consumer's chart to be utilized while admitted to the hospital and upon discharge, as well as participate in treatment team meetings to develop nutritional care for each consumer. Your knowledge of diet and nutrition are essential for supporting the treatment services we provide to ensure that all persons in our care have the opportunity for growth, recovery, and inclusion in their community. Apply now and fulfillment in your work while make lasting, positive change possible with us!



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



Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Travel as needed.
May change based on operational needs.
FREE PARKING!
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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 Requirements:

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).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email. Certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or proof of eligibility for such certification. 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. kelcbrown@pa.gov