LTC Clinical Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

LTC Clinical Dietitian

RDE candidates encouraged to apply. We will train!

Join Towson Culinary, in partnership with ISH Health Services, leaders in long-term care dietary services, as a LTC Clinical Dietitian . As a vital member of our team, you will have the opportunity to provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments in a long-term care setting in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.

Overview

As a full or part-time LTC Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for directing nutrition services according to policies, procedures, and federal/state requirements. You will work effectively with others to ensure that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis. Your responsibilities will include planning, organizing, developing, and directing the nutritional care of residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Directly provide nutrition services according to policies, procedures, and federal/state requirements
• Exercise administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary to carry out assigned duties and train employees as needed
• Plan, organize, develop, and direct the nutritional care of residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations
• Work effectively with others to ensure that quality nutritional services are being provided on a daily basis
• Act as a resource to the Dining Services Department Head to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary dining environment
• Serve as a liaison between the dining department and clinical staff

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university (Master's degree in Dietetics or related field from an accredited college or university starting January 1, 2024)
• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in the state of Pennsylvania or acquires licensure and registration within 6 months of hire date
• Must follow CMS mandate/guidelines for vaccination
• Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact positively with residents, clients, interdisciplinary team, other personnel, and the public
• Knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary functions in a nursing facility
• Possess leadership ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and provide guidance to other personnel
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Food Services Department

Join Our Team

If you are a motivated and compassionate individual looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To apply, please submit your application.

Benefits available to Full Time employees including medical, dental, vision, PTO and paid holidays. Salary Range $38-$42/hour