Dietitian - Impactful Inpatient Nutrition & Wellness

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso; Kellyville (OK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian for inpatient rehabilitation, focusing on personalized nutrition plans and post-discharge guidance. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary strategies, educate patients, and monitor progress to support recovery in a values-driven environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, with opportunities for professional growth, tuition assistance, and a supportive workplace culture committed to patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience 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

Communication skills

Counseling patients

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian for inpatient rehabilitation, focusing on personalized nutrition plans and post-discharge guidance. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary strategies, educate patients, and monitor progress to support recovery in a values-driven environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, with opportunities for professional growth, tuition assistance, and a supportive workplace culture committed to patient well-being.