Dietitian-IRF PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A new rehabilitation hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, is seeking qualified professionals to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves conducting assessments, ensuring documentation, and training staff on dietary needs. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Tuition assistance/reimbursement

Expansive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership and culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition-related field required.
• Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients.
• Ensure proper documentation, including assessments and care plans.
• Provide training on therapeutic diets and food allergens.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics

Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, is building a new rehabilitation hospital in Youngstown, Ohio, Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown. Expected to open in 2024, this 60-bed, 66,000-square-foot, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operates jointly with Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Mercy Health. It offers an opportunity to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Mahoning Valley who need continued care to recover completely.

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Various shift availabilities
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Expansive benefits package
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted career development approach
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Focus on superior patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture
• CEU support
• State-of-the-art equipment

Role Responsibilities

1. Participate in the survey process; instruct staff on conduct and disclosure; maintain presence during survey; direct collection of information; undertake corrective actions if needed; collaborate with hospital departments to develop survey correction plans.
2. Conduct initial assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients.
3. Ensure proper documentation, including assessments, care plans, education, and discharge planning.
4. Oversee the menu management process.
5. Provide training to managers and staff on therapeutic diets, menus, food allergens, and related topics.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in dietetics or a nutrition-related field.
• Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure/certification, if required by the state.
• Previous experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital aims to maximize health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. We provide ongoing and specialized care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injuries.