What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian position at Lutheran SeniorLife?
Overview
We are offering a $4,000 Sign-on Bonus (to be paid throughout the first year of employment).
Lutheran SeniorLife provides a comprehensive array of community based health and social service programs throughout western Pennsylvania.
Our services include LIFE (Living Independence for the Elderly); skilled nursing, home health; personal care; adoption & foster care; assisted living; adult day services; memory care; hospice; palliative care; residential living; affordable housing; home safety monitoring; Meals on Wheels; rehabilitation services and private duty.
LIFE is a program that serves county residents living in Armstrong, Butler, Beaver and Lawrence Counties. It is an all-inclusive comprehensive program that helps individuals maintain their independence in their home and community through supportive services. The LIFE programs offer an array of person-centered services from medical care to adult day supports with the primary goal of allowing individuals to remain in their own home.
Assists in the provision of food service and nutritional programs within the LIFE Center. Completes nutritional assessments, develops care plans and assures participant’s needs are met through high quality nutritional meals and services. Assists with the management of the Nutritional Services Department in the absence of the director of Nutritional Services.
Qualifications
- Four year degree from college or university; and one (1) to two (2) years related experience and/or training in a long-term care setting preferred.
- Must be “Registered” or Registered Dietitian eligible and a Licensed Dietitian in Pennsylvania or Licensed Dietitian in Pennsylvania eligible.
- At least one year experience with a frail or elderly population.
- Current registration with themAcademy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Benefits
Lutheran SeniorLife offers growth opportunities and a variety of benefits including but not limited to:
*based on employment status*
- FREE** Benefit Model for Full-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. (**No per-pay contributions for Single Coverage)
- Competitive Wages, Hiring Incentives, Generous Paid Time Off, Bereavement Leave & Paid Holidays
- Low-Cost Benefit Model for Eligible Part-time Employees Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability
- Additional Medical, Dental, Vision Options for Employees and Family Members
- Voluntary Suite of Benefits Available at Low Group Rates including Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, and Additional Life Insurance Options
- Immediate eligibility to participate in the employer sponsored retirement savings plan
- Optional enrollment in a Flexible Spending Account
- Total Wellness and WorkLife Balance resources, discounts, programs
- Tuition Reimbursement, Mileage Reimbursement or Vehicle Program for Eligible Employees
- Career Success - coaching, training, internships and recognition program
Lutheran SeniorLife and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers.
Typical Work Hours
7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Shift
Daylight
