Dietitian: Inpatient Nutrition & Patient Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plan

Vibrant team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will conduct calorie counts, tailor menus for special diets, and monitor nutrition status to support post-discharge care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the care team, documentation in medical records, and ongoing patient education as part of a rewarding rehabilitation mission.

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

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care team members.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the medical record.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will conduct calorie counts, tailor menus for special diets, and monitor nutrition status to support post-discharge care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the care team, documentation in medical records, and ongoing patient education as part of a rewarding rehabilitation mission.