Registered Dietitian (RD)

Universal Health Services; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & ELB

401(k) company matched retirement plan

Discounted stock purchase

Free meals

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our nutrition team in Utah. The role involves assessing patient nutritional needs, counseling families, and approving dietary plans within a psychiatric hospital setting.

The RD will supervise dietary staff, ensure menus meet modified diets, and align care with Joint Commission standards while supporting a team-focused environment and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in dietetics or related field is required.
• Utah Registered Dietitian license is required.
• Food Handler's permit required.
• 1–3 years of dietitian experience in an acute psychiatric hospital setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Joint Commission standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide dietary/nutrition plans and counseling for patients.
• Supervise Dietary/Kitchen staff and assist Lead Chef.
• Approve hospital menus including modified diets.
• Monitor nutrition-related care plans and patient improvements.
• Coordinate with Dietary Services to meet Joint Commission standards.

Skills

RD license Utah

Master's degree

Food handler permit

Dietitian experience (psychiatric)

Joint Commission standards

Education

Master's degree in Dietetics

Job description

Responsibilities

Join us in helping others rediscover their “hope.” Since our establishment in 2011, we have been dedicated to providing exceptional and specialized mental health and addiction treatment in a nurturing and supportive environment. Together, we will work toward a future where mental health is prioritized, stigma is diminished and individuals can live their lives to the fullest potential. If you’re looking for an opportunity to build the career of your dreams and join a team of professionals passionate about helping others, Aspen Grove Behavioral Hospital may be the place for you! Please visit www.aspengrovehospital.com.The REGISTERED DIETITIAN (RD) will be part of an extraordinary team and be committed to making a difference in the lives of those in need.

Position Details:

• Full-Time, salaried non-exempt, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, with some weekends, as needed
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Extended Leave (ELB) - earn time off from your first day
• Excellent and affordable benefits package with 20+ benefit offerings
• 401(k) company matched retirement plan + discounted UHS* stock purchase plan
• FREE meals and FREE parking
• Career development opportunities across UHS* and its 300+ locations!

Your goals and objectives include:

• The Registered Dietitian also serves as the Dietary/Kitchen supervisor (provides supervision/mentorship to the Lead Chef)
• Approves menus including modified diets from the hospital, provides nutritional assessments for patients as needed, and counsel's patients and their families on dietary plans, food selections, preparation and nutritional principles.
• Monitors the performance improvement plans of the Dietary Services department and provides input in the development and implementation of patient care plans in relation to nutritional needs.
• Coordinate Dietary Services Department within The Joint Commission (TJC) standards
• Knowledge of all facets of nutritional and dietary planning, including unique dietary needs of adolescents and adults age groups.

AGBH is a member of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). UHS is one of the nation’s largest and most respected healthcare management companies with more than 90,000 employees.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master's degree REQUIRED (effective 2020)
• Utah Registered Dietitan (RD) license REQUIRED
• Food Handler's permit required
• One (1) - three (3) years dietitian experience in an acute psychiatric hospital setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of The JOINT COMMISSION standards
• Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass thorough pre-employment background check and drug test

EEO Statement - We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.