Dietitian, Wilkes-Barre Transitional Rehab Unit (PT, Flexible hours)

Allied Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Services in Wilkes-Barre is seeking a Clinical Dietitian responsible for planning and providing nutritional care to residents across various age groups. Responsibilities include menu planning, assessing resident needs, and ensuring compliance with health standards.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics, registered dietitian status, and preferably experience in an adult or geriatric health care environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in nutrition or dietetics.
• Two years of experience in an adult or geriatric health care environment preferred.
• Registered dietitian status must be obtained within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and provide nutritional care to residents.
• Participate in planning facility menus and assess resident nutritional status.
• Ensure compliance with Food Services Department policies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics

Registered dietitian status

Advanced degree

Certification as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist

Job description

Brief Description

The Clinical Dietitian plans, directs, and provides all aspects of nutritional care to residents of the TRU across adult to geriatric ages.

The Clinical Dietitian participates in planning facility menus and must demonstrate knowledge of age‑specific principles, assess resident status, interpret data to identify requirements, and provide care per Food Services Department policies and procedures.

Supervision

Type of supervision exercised: Team Leader. Jobs reporting to this position: Diet Office Staff.

Education

• Registered dietitian status required with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in nutrition or dietetics, or individuals eligible to become registered dietitians and obtain RD within six months of hire.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Certification as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist Dietitian preferred.

Work Experience

• Two (2) years experience in an adult or geriatric health care environment preferred.

Special Employment Requirements

• Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history check.
• Must be registered by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with management, medical staff, nursing and other related departments and staff.