Clinical Dietitian - Torrance State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Westmoreland County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian for the Department of Human Services (DHS) plays a key role in supporting the nutritional health of patients. This position allows you to guide important dietary care and help residents reach better health outcomes. It is an opportunity to use your expertise to shape meaningful nutrition plans and support patient progress at the Torrance State Hospital. Join a team that values strong clinical skills and positive energy in every part of care.

Requirements

• Must possess active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification.
• Must meet the PA residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and delivers nutritional care for adult and geriatric residents, including those who require modified or therapeutic diets.
• Writes modified diets, adjusts recipes, and guides preparation of therapeutic diet products.
• Organizes complete nutritional care including assessments, counseling, treatment team involvement, and education programs.
• Recommends ordering and prepares specifications for specialized therapeutic food items.
• Coordinates with food service staff to ensure diets meet nutritional needs and patient acceptance.
• Collects data and supports nutritional audits for continuous improvement efforts.
• Plans, teaches, and evaluates nutrition programs for patients, staff, and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level