Registered Dietitian - Inpatient Rehab

Select Medical; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to provide exceptional nutritional care to patients. This role involves developing personalized nutrition plans, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a passion for improving patient health through nutrition and will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment. With a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, this position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and work-life balance. If you are committed to making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Tuition Assistance

Work-life Balance

Team-oriented Culture

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition required.
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration is mandatory.
• One year of clinical experience in a facility setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality nutritional care and develops medical nutrition therapies.
• Communicates nutritional plans with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Oversees food and nutrition departmental office systems.

Skills

Nutritional Care

Nutrition Counseling

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Interdisciplinary Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition

Current State Licensure/Certification

Commission on Dietetics Registration

Tools

Electronic Patient Information System

Job description

Job Description

OhioHealth Rehabilitation Hospital

*A joint venture with Select Medical & OhioHealth*

Columbus, Ohio

Benefits of becoming a Dietitianwith us:

• A high success rate of patients going home from our hospital
• Competitive rates
• Work-life balance
• Team-oriented culture
• A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement and relocation opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package for Full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability, and tuition assistance)

Responsibilities

Position Summary

Provides quality nutritional care to patients, including the assessment of nutritional needs, the development of medical nutrition therapies, and implements these plans with the multi-interdisciplinary team. Participates in multi-interdisciplinary rounds. Provides nutrition education to patients and families. Acting Food Service supervisor as needed/ required by the department. Implements established departmental and Institute policies and procedures. Follows standard practices and complies with regulatory requirements.

Specific Duties

• Provides quality nutrition services including, but not limited to, screening, initial assessment, re-assessments, nutrition counseling and education, therapeutic diet calculations, and calorie counts. Develops an appropriate nutritional care plan.
• Considers religious, cultural, and ethical factors when completing nutrition assessments and creating plan of care.
• Evaluates potential food/drug interactions, and/or herb/supplement interactions. Provides nutrition education/counseling as appropriate.
• Communicates and implements the nutritional plan of care with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Care meetings, when assigned, for the development of patient care plans. Participates with the interdisciplinary team in various medical rounds (as available at the facility) i.e., wound rounds, or dysphagia rounds.
• Develops and implements educational programs for patients and staff. Works with the patient to identify a nutrition education plan and sets achievable goals.
• Keeps current with nutritional practices and theories. Maintains current ADA requirements, (i.e., Professional Portfolio, self-development, and continuing education classes.)
• Oversees Food and Nutrition departmental office systems, including diet cards, place cards, ordering nutritional supplements, etc. Utilizes the electronic patient information system as needed.
• Acts as Food Service manager during scheduled weekends, holidays, or covering vacation shifts. Supervises staff along with Dietary Manager to achieve hospital and departmental mission and goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree with major studies in Food and Nutrition related field required
• Current state licensure/certification- if required by state
• Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration required
• One year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent required

Additional Data

Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals

Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

• Stroke
• Neurological Disorders
• Orthopedic Conditions

**Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law .