Dietician Technician, Registered

Concordia at Bethlen is a faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement community located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Joining the Concordia family in 2023, Bethlen has a rich history of caring for the needs of others dating back to 1921. The service organization consists of 44 retirement living cottages, 72 personal care units and 96 skilled nursing units. We offer MANY healthcare careers – from nursing to operations support and everything in between – you will be surprised about how many opportunities you have to find a career you will love with Concordia at Bethlen

We are hiring an experienced & dedicated Full-time Dietitian Technician, Registered at Concordia at Bethlen and Concordia at Arbutus

Only the best need apply, looking for expertise.

We pay based on experience *VACATION TIME FOR EXPERIENCE*

Position Summary:

The Dietitian Technician, Registered is responsible for coordinating all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of residents and patients, as well as education and counseling of employees.

Dietitian Technician Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Associate degree in a Dietetic Technician Program granted by an accredited didactic program OR accredited baccalaureate degree with Didactic Program in Dietetics with completion of an accredited dietetic technician supervised practice of minimum 450 hours OR accredited baccalaureate degree with Didactic Program in Dietetics or Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) status by the Commission of Dietetic Registration; candidates eligible for registration may be hired with the understanding that registration will be achieved within 90 days of hire.

Dietitian Technician, Registered Responsibilities:

• Establishes an initial nutritional assessment form which provides the basis for the nutritional care plan for each resident including formulating recommendations for nutritional support of identified at risk residents.
• Participates in the scheduled conferences with the interdisciplinary team to develop the resident's individual plans of care.
• Oversees resident counseling or education with residents or their family members regarding nutritional care.
• · Evaluates, interprets, monitors and documents the nutritional status and nutritional needs of residents and patients.
• · Participates in wellness activities and provides education and counseling to employees as needed to promote healthy lifestyle changes.
• · Conducts employee in-service education as needed.
• · Commits to high ethical standards and complies with the Code of Conduct, state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and Concordia policies & procedures. Maintains confidentiality of resident and employee records and information. Has a duty to report compliance concerns, significant legal risk questions, fraud, abuse, suspected or actual misconduct to a supervisor/manager or to the Corporate Compliance Officer.

Why work for us?

For over 140 years, Concordia Lutheran Ministries have been committed to providing the highest quality of care to the residents that we serve ever day. By working as a Food Service Manager at Concordia, you have the opportunity to carry out of company's mission and make a difference in someone's life.

Come join our team

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Workplace Wellness

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Funeral Leave

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.