Dietitian: Transform Patient Wellness with Personalized Nutrition

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso; Salina (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-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets. You will monitor nutritional status and contribute to individualized care in a rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, dietitians, and other care disciplines, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth within a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Communicate with physicians and other disciplines involved in care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the medical record per 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

Counseling patients

Dietary assessment

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets. You will monitor nutritional status and contribute to individualized care in a rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, dietitians, and other care disciplines, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth within a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation