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Dietitian, Wilkes-Barre Transitional Rehab Unit (Call-In, Flexile hours)
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$75,457 / year median in Pennsylvania
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Dietitian, Wilkes-Barre Transitional Rehab Unit (Call-In, Flexile hours) Show Map
Location
150 Mundy St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18702, United States
Job Category
Dietitian
Employee Type
6-Call In
Contact information
Name
Theresa Snyder
Phone
570-348-1455
tsnyde@allied-services.org
Description The Clinical Dietitian plans, directs and provides all aspects of nutritional care to residents of the TRU. The Clinical Dietitian must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the residents served by his/her department - adult through geriatric. The Clinical Dietitian participates in planning facility menus. The Clinical Dietitian must demonstrate knowledge of principals appropriate to the age specific needs of the residents served; possess the ability to assess data reflective of the resident's status; interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each resident's requirements relative to their age-specific needs; and to provide the care needed as described in the Food Services Department's policies and procedures.
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 required or individuals that are eligible to become registered dietitians as long as RD can be and is obtained within six months of hire. Advanced degree preferred. Certification as a Clinical Nutrition Specialist Dietitian preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years experience in a 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 skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with management team, medical staff, nursing and other related departments and staff. Additional Information
Shift
Flexible - Day/Evening hours