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Registered Dietitian
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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
Location:
Pittsburgh, PA 15221Schedule :
Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pmSummary of Job Duties:
At Community LIFE, our Registered Dietitian is responsible for individual nutrition assessment and care planning for older adults (age 55+) in conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). This position includes individual and group education and counseling, and oversight of the health and safety aspects of food service provided at the Community LIFE adult day center. This position supervises the dietary staff. The Registered Dietitian will be required to make in-home visits (with mileage reimbursed) as necessary for assessment and on-going case management.Required Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in nutrition or dieteticsRequired Experience:
One year of experience as a dietitian/nutritionist working with the frail elderly population either in a hospital or nursing home setting (internship experience may qualify toward this requirement).Required Certifications and Licensure:
Current Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) registration and PA licensure. Valid PA Driver's License.Required Skills:
General clinical knowledge plus knowledge of nutritional supplements, diabetes education, and renal diets. Knowledge of principles of counseling and education. Sufficient understanding of windows-based computer applications to learn and use the electronic medical record and organize one's schedule and required reportsBenefits:
Community LIFE offers a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, Life insurance, Long Term Disability insurance, 5 weeks Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan, Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement, Employee Appreciation events, and more!About us:
Community LIFE is a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, committed to empowering older adults to remain at home while preserving their dignity, independence and quality of life. Our program brings the region's experts in geriatric medicine and care together to work as a team in specialized Day Centers, to help older adults enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Our professionals are committed to keeping older adults independent, and in their homes. Our wide range of services are designed to meet the varied needs of seniors, and include medical care, social services, meals, activities, transportation and much more!Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings