Dietitian: Impactful Nutrition Care & Patient Education

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso; Beggs (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Dietitian to join its inpatient rehabilitation team. You will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress during post-discharge nutrition guidance.

This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams to promote wellness and exceptional patient outcomes in a compassionate, community-focused hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with current credentials.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate patients according to physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care team members to plan nutrition care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine appropriate nutrition interventions.
• Document patient information in medical records per standards.
• Develop and adapt nutrition care plans and menus for dietary needs.
• Perform calorie counts and provide recommendations.
• Review menus for nutritional adequacy and sign off.

Skills

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary communication

Nutritional assessment

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Dietitian to join its inpatient rehabilitation team. You will assess nutritional needs, develop individualized plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress during post-discharge nutrition guidance.

This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams to promote wellness and exceptional patient outcomes in a compassionate, community-focused hospital setting.