Inpatient Dietitian: Nutrition Care & Patient Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) & stock plans

Flex spending & HSA

Job summary

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Encompass Health, seeks a Dietitian to develop and implement personalized nutrition plans. You’ll assess nutritional needs, educate patients on healthy eating, and support post-discharge dietary guidance to promote recovery in the Claremore community.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with strong benefits and opportunities for continuing education. The role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• 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.
• Coordinate with physicians and other care 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

Counsel patients or educate on diet

Dietary assessment and plan

Calorie counts and nutrition reports

Documentation in medical record

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Encompass Health, seeks a Dietitian to develop and implement personalized nutrition plans. You’ll assess nutritional needs, educate patients on healthy eating, and support post-discharge dietary guidance to promote recovery in the Claremore community.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with strong benefits and opportunities for continuing education. The role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork across disciplines.