Dietitian

SNEB; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a dedicated Dietitian to join our patient-centered nutrition team. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary-care plans, counsel patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff in inpatient and home health settings.

The role emphasizes evidence-based dietary guidance, documentation, and participation in case reviews to support recovery and overall wellness.

Qualifications

• RD/RDN credential required.
• Licensed Dietitian status per state regulations where applicable.
• Excellent communication and counseling skills.
• Strong ability to collaborate with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and current health plans to create dietary-care plans.
• Consult with physicians and care teams to determine nutritional needs and restrictions.
• Advise patients and families on dietary plans, diet modifications, and food choices.
• Monitor and evaluate meal plans and adjust as patient progress changes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to implement patient nutritional care.
• Educate patients and families on the role of diet in recovery and health.
• Prepare detailed progress reports and participate in case reviews.

Skills

Counseling skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) / RDN credential

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation, a leader in integrated healthcare services, is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join our team of professionals. Our facilities, spanning from inpatient rehabilitation hospitals to home health agencies, focus on providing the highest standard of patient-centered care. As a dietitian with Encompass Health, you will have the unique opportunity to impact lives both within facility-based settings and in patient homes, ensuring nutritional care that supports recovery and overall wellness.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of the patient.
• Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of meal plans, adjusting as needed based on patient progress and needs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to plan and implement patient nutritional care.
• Educate patients and family members on the role of diet and nutrition in recovery and overall health.
• Prepare detailed reports on patient progress and participate in case reviews with healthcare team members.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and dietary needs in a healthcare setting.
• Excellent communication and counseling skills.
• Ability to develop and adhere to case-by-case nutritional plans.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining patient documentation.
• Strong team collaboration skills, particularly in a healthcare environment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• Licensed Dietitian status as per state regulations where applicable.