Clinical Dietitian

Roselle Center for Healing; Arizona; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a compassionate Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. You will perform nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient outcomes to support functional recovery.

You will collaborate with nurses, therapists, and physicians, educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and long-term nutrition goals, and document care in the EMR while supporting quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Must have Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential (RDN).
• Current state Dietitian/Nutritionist license or eligibility required.
• Clinical experience in rehabilitation, acute care, or similar setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatient rehabilitation patients based on assessments and physician orders.
• Conduct nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to support rehab goals.
• Educate patients and families on diet modifications, chronic disease management, and discharge nutrition plans.
• Document assessments, care plans, and outcomes in the EMR according to standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and promote patient-centered care.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nutritional risk screening

Diet planning

Education

RDN credential

State license (eligible)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a compassionate Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In this role, you will complete nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor outcomes for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, and physicians to support functional recovery, while educating patients and families on therapeutic diets and long-term nutrition goals. Join a mission-driven team focused on high-quality, patient-centered care and enjoy growth opportunities in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatient rehabilitation patients based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and therapists, to support rehab goals.
• Educate patients and families on diet modifications, chronic disease management, and safe discharge nutrition plans.
• Document assessments, care plans, and outcomes in the EMR according to regulatory and facility standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive, patient-centered care culture.
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Clinical assessment and documentation
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition support
• Care planning and goal setting
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Patient and family education
• Menu and diet planning in healthcare
• Nutritional risk screening
• Regulatory and documentation compliance
• Electronic medical record (EMR) use

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required
• Current state Dietitian/Nutritionist license (or eligibility) required
• Clinical experience in rehabilitation, acute care, or similar setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred