Dietitian — Personalize Nutrition Plans & Patient Wellness

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to join our rehabilitation team in Norman. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized plans, and educate on healthy eating and post-discharge diets within a supportive inpatient setting.

This role emphasizes direct patient counseling, collaboration with physicians and care teams, and adherence to standards for documenting care. Join us to contribute to recovery and well-being in our community.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or equivalent.
• State licensure required.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree 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

Counseling

Dietary planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to join our rehabilitation team in Norman. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop individualized plans, and educate on healthy eating and post-discharge diets within a supportive inpatient setting.

This role emphasizes direct patient counseling, collaboration with physicians and care teams, and adherence to standards for documenting care. Join us to contribute to recovery and well-being in our community.