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Clinical Dietitian (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Human Services

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$51,971 - $79,062

per year

Closes

March 25, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves planning and providing personalized nutritional care, including special diets and assessments, to residents at a state facility for vulnerable people in rural Pennsylvania.

You'll work full-time during daytime hours, creating meal plans and documenting patient progress to improve their health and well-being.

It's ideal for a compassionate dietitian who enjoys independent work and wants to serve the community through public service.

Key Requirements

  • Certification as a Registered Dietitian from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (or eligibility for it)
  • Ability to plan and organize comprehensive nutrition care programs, including therapeutic diets
  • Skills in developing, modifying, and implementing individualized nutrition care plans based on physicians' orders
  • Experience conducting nutritional assessments and reviewing diet histories
  • Proficiency in completing medical record documentation and following nutritional standards
  • High degree of initiative and independent professional judgment
  • Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements

Full Job Description

Do you have a passion for delivering exceptional nutritional care, especially to Pennsylvania's most vulnerable populations?

The Department of Human Services is seeking a skilled, energetic, and compassionate Clinical Dietitian to join our dedicated dietary services team.

In this vital role, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of comprehensive nutritional care for residents at Selinsgrove Center.

If you are ready to build a brighter future for yourself while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for.

Selinsgrove Center is situated in a nice rural location just outside the Borough of Selinsgrove. We are only a couple of minutes from town, Selinsgrove Area Schools, and Susquehanna University.

Come join us at the Selinsgrove Center and start your career in public service.


Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!


Requirements

In this position, you will be responsible for planning and organizing a comprehensive patient nutrition care program, including those requiring therapeutic or prescribed diets.

Responsibilities include developing, modifying, and implementing menus and individualized nutrition care plans in accordance with physicians’ orders and established nutritional standards.

The nutrition care program also encompasses conducting nutritional assessments, reviewing diet histories, and completing required medical record documentation.

Work is performed with a high degree of initiative and independent professional judgment.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 1st shift (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Overtime and travel: As needed
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirements:
  • You must possess certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or proof of eligibility for such certification.

Other Requirements:.

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:

  • A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
  • This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
    • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Additional Information

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      • your score may be lower than deserved.
      • you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 3/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/11/2026

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