Clinical Dietitian - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Posting number: CS-2026-55842-81430

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Clarks Summit St Hosp

Job classification: Clinical Dietitian

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Food Services, Rehabilitation Services

Summary

As a Clinical Dietitian at Clarks Summit State Hospital, you can make a meaningful difference in the nutritional health of patients who rely on your expertise. This role offers the chance to work with a dedicated team that values your professional judgment and initiative. You can help shape patient care plans that improve well-being across the hospital.

Examples of duties

This role focuses on managing the nutritional care of patients by planning, assessing, and coordinating individualized diet plans. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will perform the following duties:

• Nutritional Assessments: Complete patient assessments and recommend nutrition plans based on medical, dietary, and observational data
• Clinical Collaboration: Participate in treatment team discussions and provide nutrition guidance to staff during meetings and orientations
• Menu Planning: Evaluate and update therapeutic and regular menus while maintaining accurate patient diet information in the database
• Quality Improvement: Assist in performance improvement efforts involving diet accuracy, nutrition outcomes, and policy updates
• Education and Training: Stay current on nutrition standards through continuing education and support departmental learning activities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Hours may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• This position requires 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.

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 applicat