Clinical Dietitian

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference by providing exceptional nutritional care for veterans and their spouses? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a motivated and dedicated Clinical Dietitian to join our Dietary Services team. In this important role, you will coordinate, oversee, and evaluate the therapeutic diet program at the Pennsylvania Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, ensuring residents receive high-quality, individualized nutritional care. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your expertise to support the health, well-being, and quality of life of those who have proudly served our nation, we encourage you to apply today!

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In this position, you will ensure optimal nutritional status of residents by planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional interventions. You will be responsible for conducting nutritional assessments, as well as completing documentation and formal care plans for each resident, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Your duties will include writing and reviewing nutritional care plans; making dietetic recommendations aligned with physicians’ orders and dietary needs; and planning or modifying standard and therapeutic menus to meet medical orders, nutritional standards, and quality. In addition, you will also consult with residents to provide guidance on diet restrictions and give special instructions to staff for preparing special diet foods. Work is performed with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment within the scope of education and experience.

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 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel: As needed
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 Requirements:

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 Guidelines.
• 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.