Dietitian

Job overview

Dietitian at Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso in Tahlequah, OK. This is an onsite position with compensation not specified. Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital is a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. This role is responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing personalized nutrition plans, and educating patients on healthy eating habits. The Dietitian will play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness and enhancing the well-being of patients.

What you'll do

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other involved 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition.

Experience

1 year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Skills & competencies

dietitian

nutrition services

tahlequah ok

ascension st. john rehabilitation hospital

encompass health

full-time

onsite

registered dietitian

state licensure required

Benefits & perks

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About the employer

Ascension St. John Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health - Owasso is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.