Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR)

Quality Life Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned healthcare organization as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR), where you will provide essential dietary and nutritional services to long-term care residents. In this role, you will assess nutritional needs, develop personalized diet plans, and ensure compliance with dietary guidelines. With over 40 years of experience, this innovative firm values its employees and offers competitive wages, flexible payment options, and generous benefits including health insurance and educational support. Be part of a supportive team that prioritizes professional growth and community well-being.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Financial Flexibility

Health Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Generous Earned Time Off

Educational Benefits

Support Programs

Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field required.
• Current active Registered Dietitian License in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend diet manuals to meet residents' needs.
• Assess and document nutritional needs of residents.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Diet Planning

Food Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian License

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Quality Life Services is looking to add a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) to our team. As the DTR, you will provide dietary and nutritional services to long-term care residents to help them achieve their highest level of function.

Benefits

1. Competitive Wages: Earn a competitive salary at a leading family-owned healthcare organization.
2. Financial Flexibility: Take control of your finances with flexible payment options, including DailyPay (get your pay instantly!).
3. Health Insurance: Enjoy significant employer contributions to health insurance premiums from Highmark Health.
4. Voluntary Benefits: Access a robust voluntary benefits package, including 401K, life insurance, accident insurance, and more.
5. Generous Earned Time Off (ETO): Take advantage of ample ETO and the opportunity to buy back ETO twice a year.
6. Educational Benefits: Explore educational benefits, tuition support, and healthcare scholarship opportunities.
7. Support Programs: Benefit from Employee Assistance Programs and Chaplain Services.
8. Professional Growth: Embrace professional development and growth opportunities within our dynamic organization.

About Quality Life Services

We are a family-owned and operated healthcare network in Western PA. Quality Life Services operates 10 skilled nursing facilities, as well as a Family Home Health and Hospice, Quality Medical Associates, Quality Pharmacy, and Quality Staffing. With over 40 years of industry-leading experience, we offer a wide range of services including skilled nursing, personal care, home health, hospice, and our own pharmacy. We see our employees as part of our family.

Responsibilities

1. Develop or recommend a current diet manual to meet the needs of the residents.
2. Assess and document the nutritional needs of each resident.
3. Review and plan all regular and therapeutic diets and menus.
4. Review residents’ dietary profiles, assessment plans, and plans of care.
5. Assess and counsel residents regarding dietary allergies, preferences, appetites, food habits, and therapeutic menus.
6. Evaluate and make recommendations on meal serving times, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
7. Evaluate and recommend food service equipment, nutritional adequacy, preparation methods, taste, appearance, serving temperature, and portion sizes.
8. Assist Dietary Departments in recipe adjustments, ordering food and supplies, and communicating with residents and families.
9. Maintain a reference library of industry standards and regulations, including FDA food code manuals, OBRA regulations, and diet manuals.
10. Ensure menus meet the nutritional needs of residents per dietary guidelines.
11. Complete assessments in Point Click Care.
12. Attend weekly risk meetings related to wounds and weight loss.
13. Monitor dietary alerts and issues.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or related field.
2. Current active Registered Dietitian License in Pennsylvania.
3. Two (2) years of experience.
4. Long-term care experience preferred.

Become part of the Quality Life Services family and apply today!

About QLS

At Quality Life Services, we celebrate diversity and support an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. #QLS1