Job Type: Travel
$48-$53/hour for local | $2100-$2300/week for travel
24-40 Hours/week | Starting ASAP for a 3-month duration
300-bed LTC facility
Entry-level dietitians encouraged to apply
Weekdays only
Immediate benefits eligibility for qualifying placements
Clinical duties only
Leesport, Pennsylvania , is a pleasant place to work with plenty to enjoy outside of the job. The area offers easy access to scenic parks, outdoor recreation, and nearby attractions in Berks County, along with local shops, dining, and community events. Its close proximity to Reading and major highways makes it simple to explore surrounding towns, cultural sites, and weekend getaways, giving traveling dietitians a great balance of work and leisure.
Key Duties
• Assess and document the nutritional needs of each resident in accordance with facility policies and procedures
• Develop a plan of care that identifies the nutrition problems/needs of the resident and goals to be accomplished for each problem/need identified
• Represent the nutrition department at interdisciplinary meetings, such as daily standup, wound and weight, QAPI, MDS and care plan meetings
• Experience with electronic charting and the Nutrition Care Process
• Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet order and recommend diet changes as appropriate to improve resident’s nutritional status
• Understanding of the State and Federal Regulations associated with the industry
• Thorough knowledge of MDS 3.0 Section K and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information
Required Licenses/Certifications
• Current Registered Dietitian credentialed by CDR
• PA state dietitian license is required prior to starting position
If you’re looking for better work-life balance , consider consulting. Our team of recruiters expertly match dietitians to opportunities that best suit their abilities and schedule. Dietitians On Demand is a dietitian-focused staffing company with a national footprint. We understand dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team, and we pay you accordingly. This is a contracted temporary position where you’ll work for Dietitians On Demand at one of our client sites.
We review applications on a rolling basis, so don’t wait to apply. Opportunities are filled as soon as the right consultant dietitian is identified, and early applications are strongly encouraged.
Perks of being a Dietitians On Demand employee include:
• Premier pay rates and full benefits package
• Free continuing education
• Corporate liability insurance
• W2 employment status
• Work-life balance by choosing when and where you work
• Nutrition Care Manual access
• Opportunity to earn 401K and health insurance benefits based on employment duration
Candidates must successfully complete a thorough pre-hire screening process, including but not limited to: phone screen, background check, drug screen, reference and credential check, clinical competency assessment, and tuberculosis screening. Immunization titers and fingerprinting, as needed.
Interested? Apply online or contact Sandy at sandy@dietitiansondemand.com or (804) 508-7514
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Please note that the advertised pay rates are subject to market fluctuations, candidate availability, and individual qualifications. The final compensation offered may vary based on these factors.