dietician

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Dietitian – Full-Time

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is seeking a knowledgeable and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team. This is a full-time opportunity for a dedicated professional who is committed to supporting the nutritional health and overall well-being of our residents.

Valley Manor has proudly served the community for more than 50 years. We provide post-acute rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and short- and long-term care in a supportive, resident-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive nutritional assessments for residents upon admission and as required.

• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on each resident’s medical condition, dietary needs, preferences, and goals.

• Monitor residents’ nutritional status, weight changes, laboratory results, food intake, and response to interventions.

• Identify residents at risk for malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, or other nutrition-related concerns.

• Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and collaborate with nursing, physicians, rehabilitation, dietary services, and other clinical team members.

• Make recommendations regarding therapeutic diets, nutritional supplements, meal modifications, and feeding assistance.

• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.

• Conduct regular kitchen and meal-service inspections to support food quality, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

• Provide nutrition education to residents, families, and staff.

• Assist with menu review and ensure menus meet residents’ nutritional needs and applicable regulations.

• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, weight-management, and compliance programs.

• Maintain compliance with federal and Pennsylvania regulations, facility policies, and professional standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required.

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist required.

• Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure required, where applicable.

• Experience in a skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

• Knowledge of therapeutic diets, nutrition support, food-service sanitation, and long-term-care regulations.

Benefits of a Full-Time Career

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive health insurance options

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for professional growth

Join the Valley Manor team and make a meaningful difference in the health, recovery, and quality of life of our residents.

Valley Manor Health & Rehabilitation Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.