Clinical Dietitian - Danville State Hospital

dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan 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. 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. 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 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: Not available for 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! Required Experience, Training & Eligibility Special Requirement: Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) 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 that 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. It 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. Veteran Employment Preference: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals. 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. Examination Information Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center. 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; otherwise your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania