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HealthSouth is one of the nation's largest healthcare services providers with facilities nationwide. Our vast network of highly skilled physicians and clinicians working with the latest equipment and technology guarantees that all patients have easy access to high quality healthcare. HealthSouth's inpatient facilities provide the medical, nursing, therapy and ancillary services required to comply with local, state and federal regulations, as well as accreditation standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and, for some facilities, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). For more than a decade, HealthSouth has enlisted NRC+Picker, one of the nation's leading healthcare research firms, to continually measure our patients' experiences. HealthSouth hospitals consistently score above the national average in two very important categories: "Would You Recommend" and "Overall Quality of Care."
Locations
HealthSouth is the nation's largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation services, with hospitals, outpatient centers and home health services in 27 states and in Puerto Rico.
We have positions like this open in many of our markets around the country. Please apply to this position if you live near any of our facilities or you are willing to relocate.
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About Our Facility
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, TX is a 65 Bed freestanding comprehensive hospital offering specialized inpatient and outpatient programs. We will develop an individualized treatment plan based on the needs and goals identified by you, your family and our rehabilitation team. Then we will use that plan as a guide, working together to help you reach the highest level of physical, social and emotional well-being.
Benefits
To attract and retain the best professionals, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), college savings plan, employee assistance program, pre-paid legal plan and much more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
HEALTHSOUTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description
The Dietitian plans therapeutic diets and confers with patients, doctors, nursing staff and patient family members concerning these diets. The position monitors Nutrition Services to patients to ensure that standards of care are met in accordance with Joint Commission, American Dietetics Association, applicable State Department of Health and the administrative policies of the hospital. The Dietitian instructs patients in diets for home use prior to discharge and as outpatients. In addition, the Dietitian monitors past and present nutritional status and recommendations are made to the health care team based on available data. To ensure the accuracy of food production as related to modified diets, the Dietitian acts in a supervisory capacity, as needed and performs other project assignments.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
License or Certification:
Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
Must be licensed as a Registered Dietician as applicable per state requirements
Member of the American Dietetic Association preferred
Total Education, Vocational Training and Experience:
Bachelor Science or advanced degree from an accredited institution, with a major in Food & Nutrition.
One year experience in Clinical Dietetics preferred.
Machines, Equipment Used:
General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.
Physical Requirements:
Good visual acuity and ability to communicate
Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via email.
Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions:
Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment.
May be exposed to hot, cold temperature extremes, noise, wet, slippery, hot surfaces, sharp objects, live steam.
May be exposed to hazardous cleaning chemicals.
May be exposure to high and low temperature extremes and exposed to extremely hot kitchen equipment.
OSHA Classification II * Dietitian position tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Category I tasks, which might have a potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, tissues or potential splashes. Exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.
Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
Handicapped accessibility.
May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards:
May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e. before, during or after a disaster.
May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
Regular attendance and reporting on time to work is a requirement of position.
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