Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian at Van Matre Rehabilitation Hospital to assess nutritional needs and create personalized dietary plans that support patient recovery. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to implement comprehensive nutrition strategies and monitor adherence.

The ideal candidate holds RD or RDN credentials, may require LDN license where applicable, and will stay current with nutrition research to inform rehabilitative care.

Qualifications

• Expertise in nutritional assessment and personalized meal planning.
• Strong communicative and educative abilities.
• Proficient in using dietary analysis software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), if applicable by state.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and dietary restrictions of patients.
• Develop personalized meal plans that align with medical treatment goals.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to integrate dietary plans with overall patient care strategies.
• Monitor patient adherence to dietary plans and adjust as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families on proper nutritional care.
• Participate in patient case conferences and team meetings.
• Stay updated with the latest nutrition research and rehabilitative methods.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Personalized meal planning

Communication skills

Dietary analysis software

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Organizational skills

RD/RDN credential

LDN licensure (state)

Tools

Dietary analysis software

Job description

Encompass Health's Van Matre Rehabilitation Hospital, a leader in rehabilitative care, seeks a dedicated Dietitian to join our team. The role involves leveraging advanced technology and high-quality care to provide customized nutritional plans aimed at enhancing patient recovery. This position calls for a professional who can assess patient nutritional needs, develop personalized dietary plans, and monitor their effectiveness while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive rehabilitative care.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and dietary restrictions of patients.
• Develop personalized meal plans that align with medical treatment goals.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to integrate dietary plans with overall patient care strategies.
• Monitor patient adherence to dietary plans and adjust as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families on proper nutritional care.
• Participate in patient case conferences and team meetings.
• Stay updated with the latest nutrition research and rehabilitative methods.

Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise in nutritional assessment and personalized meal planning.
• Strong communicative and educative abilities.
• Proficient in using dietary analysis software.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), if applicable by state.

Benefits

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