Dietitian: Rehab Nutrition & Patient Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) + ESPP

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital in Glenpool, OK is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and support post-discharge nutrition plans.

Walk-in Wednesday interviews are available; you will collaborate with physicians and care teams, document in the medical record, and adjust menus to meet nutritional needs.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders for 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

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital in Glenpool, OK is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. You will assess patients, develop dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and support post-discharge nutrition plans.

Walk-in Wednesday interviews are available; you will collaborate with physicians and care teams, document in the medical record, and adjust menus to meet nutritional needs.