Clinical Dietitian

Are you passionate about providing exceptional nutritional care, especially for veterans and their spouses? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our expert dietary services team as a Clinical Dietitian. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating, assessing, and overseeing the therapeutic diet program at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. If you are eager to apply your expertise to make a positive impact on the lives of those who have served, this is the ideal opportunity for you!

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This position coordinates, inspects, and evaluates the therapeutic diet program while maintaining adherence to HIPAA standards. Clinical Dietitian's are responsible for planning and organizing the nutritional care of residents and other individuals at the facility including those on prescribed diets. Work involves the preparation and modification of menu plans and nutritional care plans in accordance with physicians' orders and standards of nutrition, variety, and quality. In addition, employees are responsible for organizing a nutritional care program which includes nutritional assessments, discharge summaries, diet counseling and chart entries. Work may also involve making recommendations which involve the purchasing, finance, and quality assurance of food purchased. Work is performed with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment and is reviewed by the Director of Dietetic Services through conferences, reports and evaluation of overall effectiveness.

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 may be required based on operational needs.
• 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 Requirement:

• You must possess 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.