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Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2024. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Fort Smith area need them! 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!


Dietitian (RD) PRN

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Req ID 527972 Post Date Nov. 20, 2024 CategoryAllied Health FacilityMercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith
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Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely.
You have specialized skills and our patients in the Fort Smith area need them! 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!

What you will do in this role:

  • Participates in the survey process; instructs staff in matters of conduct and disclosure; maintains a presence at all times while surveyors are on-site and directs the timely collection of information required by the survey team. Undertakes corrective action while survey is in progress, if appropriate; works with other hospital departments to develop survey plan of correction, as needed
  • Conducts initial assessments and reassessments on all patients admitted to the hospital.
  • Ensure proper completion of documentation (assessments, care plans, education, discharge planning)
  • Provides oversight of the menu management process
  • Provides training to manager and staff as needed on therapeutic diets and menus, food allergens, or other related topics
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in dietetics or nutrition related field
  • Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
  • State licensure/certification, if required by state
  • Previous experience in acute care setting, preferred

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.

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