What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIETITIAN position at UHS?
Roxbury Hospital is currently seeking a part-time dietitian to oversee the nutritional needs of the patients in our behavioral healthcare facility. The Dietitian is responsible for assessing and supervising the nutritional needs of the patients in a manner consistent with the philosophy and objectives of The Roxbury Treatment Center and the American Dietetics Association. The position is about 10 - 15 hours per week and the schedule is very flexible. This position is can be either on-site or via telehealth.
Job Duties and Responsbilities:
- knowledge of age appropriate nutritional assessments and screenings, nutritional counseling and education, dietary planning and food and drug interactions.
- counsel clients on nutrition issues and healthy eating habits.
- providing age and developmentally appropriate diet planning and education and assuring quality nutritional care is provided to all patients.
Roxbury Treatment Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., has been a beacon of hope and healing for over 35 years, serving those struggling with behavioral health and substance use issues. Located in Shippensburg, PA., our 112-bed behavioral health facility offers acute psychiatric, detoxification, and rehabilitation services for adults as well as, an adolescent inpatient psychiatric program for youth ages 13-17. We also have two substance use disorder outpatient offices in Carlisle and Chambersburg. Our mission is to provide high-quality behavioral health services in an environment that values service excellence, respect, and ethical standards, integrity, compassion, and teamwork.
www.roxburyhospital.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
If you would like to learn more about the Dietitian position before applying, please contact Terri Pendleton, Director of HR, at terri.pendleton@uhsinc.com or by phone at 717-530-2213.
Qualifications
Dietitian Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition required, Certification as a registered dietitian
- One year of clinical dietitian experience in a health care environment. Prior work with a mental health population strongly desired.
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