DIETITIAN - DIETICIANS ( FULL TIME)

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2025. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South, a new standalone 50-bed, two-story inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy South, is more than a job. If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full‑time employees

Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full‑time employees

Short‑term and Long‑term disability 100% paid for by the company

Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

Loan repayment, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for qualified candidates

Professional development opportunities, apprenticeship programs, and certification assistance

Provides clinical nutrition services for hospitalized patients, including assessment, care planning, education, and discharge coordination. Oversees menu management and staff education related to therapeutic diets, allergens, and nutrition standards. Actively supports regulatory survey readiness and on‑site survey activities to ensure compliance.

Participate in the survey process: guide staff on conduct and disclosure, maintain an on‑site presence with surveyors, coordinate timely information requests, and initiate corrective action during surveys as appropriate; collaborate with hospital departments to develop plans of correction.

Conduct initial nutrition assessments and reassessments for all admitted patients; prioritize high‑risk referrals per policy.

Ensure complete and timely documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning) in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.

Educate managers and staff on therapeutic diets, food allergens, and related topics; serve as a subject‑matter resource.

Collaborates with physicians, nursing, speech therapy, case management, and Food & Nutrition Services to optimize patient outcomes and experience. Supports performance improvement initiatives, audit readiness, and policy updates related to clinical nutrition and food service operations. follows infection prevention and allergen‑control practices.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Dietetics or a nutrition‑related field.

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning; survey readiness and compliance awareness.

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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