Dietitian

Per Diem Positions Available Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Nittany Valley Pleasant Gap PA The Dietitian plans therapeutic diets and confers with patients, doctors, nursing staff, and patient family members concerning these diets. The position monitors Nutrition Services provided to patients to ensure that standards of care are met in accordance with all associated regulatory agencies and the administrative policies of the hospital. The Dietitian instructs patients in diets for home use prior to discharge and as outpatients. The Dietitian monitors past and present nutritional status and makes recommendations to the healthcare team based on available data. To ensure the accuracy of food production related to modified diets, the Dietitian acts in a supervisory capacity, as needed, and performs other project assignments. Job Code: 100074 Qualifications License or Certification: - Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. Must be licensed as a Registered Dietitian as applicable per state requirements. Member of the American Dietetic Association preferred. Total Education, Vocational Training, and Experience: - Bachelor of Science or an advanced degree from an accredited institution, with a major in Food & Nutrition preferred. - One year experience in Clinical Dietetics preferred. Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and push/pull a minimum of 50 pounds, including medical supplies and equipment and patient transfer. Reasonable assistance may be requested for exceeding these minimums. - Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch for patient care and equipment setup. Compliance: - Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct. - Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable. Skills and Abilities: - Effective communication skills (reading, writing, speaking). - Ability to analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without supervision. Environmental Conditions: - Indoor, temperature-controlled, smoke-free environment. - May be exposed to temperature extremes, noise, wet/slippery surfaces, hot surfaces, sharp objects, live steam, hazardous chemicals. - May involve exposure to blood and body fluids in unplanned tasks. - Handicapped accessible. - May work under stressful circumstances. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: - Meets attendance standards. - Complies with dress code, including wearing ID badge. - May work on weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, holidays, and during disaster situations as needed. - May perform other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Encompass Health Corporation