Clinical Dietitian - Danville State Hospital

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Montour County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48714-81430

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Danville St Hosp

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

81430

Position Number

00068887

Union

Non Union

Bargaining Unit

N3

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00210872

Bureau / Division

Danville State Hospital

Worksite Address

50 Kirkbride Drive

City

Danville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17821

Contact Name

HHS Intake Section

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-48714-81430. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM APRIL 30, 2026 TO MAY 14, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Make a difference every day as a Clinical Dietitian with Danville State Hospital. In this position, you will support consumer health through thoughtful nutrition planning and hands-on guidance. Your work will help ensure that every consumer receives safe, effective, and personalized nutrition care. Become part of an organization committed to strong clinical standards and compassionate service. Apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports consumer health by planning, organizing, and evaluating nutrition care throughout the hospital. It ensures that dietary needs are met through assessments, education, and collaboration with treatment teams. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will perform the following duties:

• Nutrition Planning: Plan and organize nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for consumers
• Diet Management: Write modified diets and recommend updates to menus based on consumer needs
• Clinical Coordination: Participate in committees and meetings to recommend nutrition interventions
• Program Participation: Support performance improvement activities such as tray audits and peer reviews
• Record Maintenance: Maintain computer program records and prepare meal tickets as needed
• Staff Guidance: Provide direction to food service staff who support nutrition care

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• This position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during a disaster or bad weather.
• FREE Parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to

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Preferred

Job Industries

• Other