Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition Care

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Clinical Dietitian at Clarks Summit State Hospital to apply nutrition expertise in patient care, collaborating with medical staff and dietary teams to shape nutritional plans and improve outcomes. The role requires active RD/RDN certification, PA residency, and the ability to perform essential job functions.

Duties include nutrition assessment, menu planning, diet database management, staff guidance, and participation in

Qualifications

• Active RD/RDN certification required.
• PA residency required or eligible.
• Ability to perform essential job functions and pass medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Nutritional assessments and documentation.
• Collaborate with treatment teams on plans.
• Plan and evaluate menus with standard diet calculations.
• Maintain patient diet database and update changes.
• Guide dietetic staff to ensure consistent care.
• Participate in performance improvement efforts and policy reviews.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Clinical Dietetics

Patient care

Menu planning

Education

Registered Dietitian Certification (RD)

PA licensure or eligibility

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services seeks a Clinical Dietitian at Clarks Summit State Hospital to apply nutrition expertise in patient care, collaborating with medical staff and dietary teams to shape nutritional plans and improve outcomes. The role requires active RD/RDN certification, PA residency, and the ability to perform essential job functions.

Duties include nutrition assessment, menu planning, diet database management, staff guidance, and participation in