Clinical Dietitian - Torrance State Hospital

Are you a registered dietician who is searching for a fulfilling career path where you can assist in ensuring that nutritional needs are met for some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable residents? If so, the Department of Human Services (DHS) is eager to welcome a highly organized, reliable, and compassionate Clinical Dietitian to join the team at Torrance State Hospital. Here, you will have rewarding opportunity to plan and manage the nutritional care of residents including those who require specialized diets. Take pride in knowing your work is truly valued and contributes to the overall quality of life for those you serve!

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will engage in direct care activities with the residents of Torrance State Hospital by completing nutritional assessments in order to best serve the needs of each individual. Specific duties entail providing support and counseling to consumers surrounding nutritional needs and participating in treatment team meetings to discuss and develop appropriate nutritional care for each consumer. You will also be responsible for maintaining detailed records and notating dietary guidelines or restrictions in each consumer's medical chart, in addition to developing and evaluating educational materials to be utilized during therapeutic programming. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be tasked with planning, teaching, and evaluating nutritional care programs for consumers, as well as providing educational material to staff, family support systems, and various branches throughout the community.

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.
  • Schedule is subject to change based upon operational needs.
• Travel as needed.
• 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.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

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.

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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.

• 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.