Clinical Dietitian (Part-Time)

Utilize your knowledge in dietary needs as a Clinical Dietitian! The Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is seeking a dedicated and reliable person to join our team and help us continue provide care and support for Pennsylvania's heroes. If you are looking to use your dietary background to make a difference in veterans' lives, this is a great opportunity for you!

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As a Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for coordinating, inspecting, and evaluating the therapeutic diet program at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. You will complete initial and annual nutritional assessments for residents. You can expect to ensure optimal nutritional status of residents by planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional interventions. In this position, you will write nutritional care plans, make dietetic recommendations for implementation consistent with physician's orders, and review care plans to ensure implementation. You will monitor residents at nutritional risk, consult with residents about their diet restriction and needs, and conduct periodic meetings with residents and their families to determine their preferences. Additionally, you will provide training to dietary and health care personnel as needed.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment, 37.5 hours every two weeks
• Work hours may vary.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

• This position requires certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; 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.
• 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).
• 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.

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.