Registered Dietitian

UHS • Clarion, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Clarion Psychiatric Center is looking for a dynamic new team member. Our Dietitian plans modified diets as requested by the attending physician/licensed practitioner, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles, and group facilitation.The Dietitian will spend quality time with our patients educating them on the importance of good nutrition and a well-balanced diet. The Dietitian will also educate Clarion Psychiatric Center's staff on nutritional information.
Clarion Psychiatric Center offers inpatient treatment for adults with moderate to severe psychiatric problems, inpatient crisis stabilization for children and adolescents, and a Partial Hospitalization Program for school-aged children. Our recently expanded 112-bed inpatient program has 4 units. For over 30-years, Clarion has provided the community a compassionate and respectful therapeutic environment with an emphasis on strong teamwork.
Clarion Psychiatric Center offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including:
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
Referral Bonuses
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Other Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program, etc.)
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
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About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in nutritional studies. State certification/licensure preferred.
• Preferably three (3) years dietary experience in a health care facility, with concentration in nutritional assessment and planning.
• Knowledge of all facets of nutritional and dietary planning.
• Knowledge of JCAHO Standards.
• Knowledge of the unique dietary needs of various age groups (child, adolescent, adult and geriatric).
• Knowledge of nutritional menu planning and skill in interpreting and applying this knowledge to patient needs.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and be able to walk and stand for long periods.
• Able to participate in crisis prevention intervention.
• Drug/Alcohol free as evidenced by negative results of post offer, pre-employment urine drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• State certification/licensure

Responsibilities

• plans modified diets as requested by the attending physician/licensed practitioner
• provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed
• counsels patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles, and group facilitation
• educating them on the importance of good nutrition and a well-balanced diet
• educate Clarion Psychiatric Center's staff on nutritional information

Benefits

• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Referral Bonuses
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Other Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, Employee Discount Program, Employee Assistance Program, etc.)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees