Clinical Dietitian - Transform Patient Nutrition

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso; Collinsville (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso is seeking a registered Dietitian to assess patient nutritional needs and develop individualized plans.

The role involves counseling patients, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and documenting care in medical records. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, adjusting menus for special diets, conducting calorie counts, and ensuring menus are nutritionally adequate.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or equivalent.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other involved disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record according to established standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign off menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition assessment

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso is seeking a registered Dietitian to assess patient nutritional needs and develop individualized plans.

The role involves counseling patients, coordinating with physicians and care teams, and documenting care in medical records. Responsibilities include implementing care plans, adjusting menus for special diets, conducting calorie counts, and ensuring menus are nutritionally adequate.