Clinical Dietitian (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Excellent state benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Selinsgrove is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to lead nutritional care for residents, performing assessments, guiding health-focused dietary plans, and documenting actions in charts and systems.

You will oversee therapeutic diets, use nutritional software, coordinate menus and supplies, and train staff while participating in ISP meetings and dysphagia initiatives. Full-time with regular hours, no telework, and competitive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Nutritional care and evaluation for individuals living at the Selinsgrove Center.
• Perform nutritional assessments including new admissions and annual evaluations.
• Provide nutrition guidance and make recommendations to physicians.
• Maintain current diet records and document actions in charts and systems.
• Use nutritional software to manage diet consistency and menu changes for therapeutic needs.
• Assess and update snack, nourishment, and food schedules for living areas.
• Provide training to staff and cooks on therapeutic diet preparation; participate in ISP meetings; contribute to dysphagia management.

Job description

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-58150-81430. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 TO SEPTEMBER 28, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

The Clinical Dietitian role with the Department of Human Services (DHS) lets you take the lead in creating strong nutritional support for individuals at the Selinsgrove Center. Your knowledge helps people thrive by guiding healthier choices and personalized nutrition plans. This position brings purpose and impact to your work as you help improve daily living and long‑term well‑being. Become part of a team that values your passion for high‑quality nutritional care.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!

This position provides nutritional care and evaluation for individuals living at the Selinsgrove Center, using professional judgment to support health and safety.

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will perform the following duties:

• Nutritional Assessment: Complete new admission and annual evaluations, including physician ordered nutritional consults
• Care Recommendations: Provide nutrition guidance and make recommendations to physicians to support individual health needs
• Record Management: Maintain current diet records and document nutritional actions in charts, files, and computerized systems
• Menu Oversight: Use nutritional software to manage diet consistency, menu changes, and food modifications for therapeutic needs
• Supply Coordination: Assess and update snack, nourishment, condiment, fruit, and vegetable schedules for living areas
• Clinical Guidance: Provide instructions and training to staff and cooks on therapeutic diet preparation, participate in Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings, and contribute to dysphagia management through committee involvement

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• You must possess 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.

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.

• 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.