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 health care team based on available data. To

ensure the accuracy of food production as related to modified

diets, the Dietitian acts in a supervisory capacity, as needed and

performs other project assignments.

Job Code : 100074

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 Science or 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 ability push / pull a minimum of 50 pounds,

which includes the lifting, pushing and / or pulling of medical

supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of

patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting,

pushing, and / or pulling are undertaken which exceeds these minimum

requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and

walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are

required for patient care functions and in setting up and

monitoring equipment. Compliance : - Adheres to the

company's Standards of Business Conduct. - Maintains

current licensure and / or certifications, if applicable. Skills and

Abilities : - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate

effectively. - Ability to coordinate, 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 hot, cold temperature extremes,

noise, wet, slippery, hot surfaces, sharp objects, live steam. -

May be exposed to hazardous cleaning chemicals. - May be exposure

to high and low temperature extremes and exposed to extremely hot

kitchen equipment. - OSHA Classification II - Dietitian position

tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or

tissues, but may require performing unplanned Category I tasks,

which might have a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact

with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential splashes. Exposure or

potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. -

Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be

required. - Handicapped accessibility. - May work under stressful

circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards : -

Meets established attendance standards. - Adheres to

hospital / department dress code including wearing ID badge. - May be

required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and or night

shifts if needed to meet deadlines. - May be required to work on

religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts. - Will be

required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e.,

before, during or after a disaster. - May be required to stay after

workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by

supervisor.