Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Encompass Health Mechanicsburg is seeking a registered Dietitian to assess patients' nutrition needs, design and implement individualized nutrition plans, and monitor progress as part of a multidisciplinary care team.

You will educate patients and families on dietary principles and participate in care planning and quality assurance activities, applying evidence-based nutrition strategies to support recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) with CDR
• PA licensure as a Dietitian
• Clinical nutrition program development and evaluation experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to educate patients and families on nutrition and dietary plans

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health needs and diet restrictions.
• Create dietary plans tailored to the individual's condition and preferences.
• Consult with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and modify dietary plans accordingly.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition principles and dietary plans.
• Document patient care and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in case management, care planning and quality assurance activities.

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Licensed as a Dietitian in Pennsylvania

Strong understanding of nutrition and its impact on physical recovery

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to create and analyze clinical nutrition programs

Proficiency in dietary education tools and techniques

Strong organizational and documentation skills

Job description

Join Encompass Health Mechanicsburg as a Dietitian, where you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, integrated care aimed at helping patients recover from life-changing illnesses and injuries. As a Dietitian at our facility, you will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop and implement nutrition programs, and evaluate and report the results. You will work alongside a team dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through expertly designed nutritional strategies tailored to each individual's recovery journey.

• Assess patient health needs and diet restrictions.


• Create dietary plans tailored to the individual's condition and preferences.


• Consult with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patients.


• Monitor and evaluate patient progress and modify dietary plans based on evaluation.


• Educate patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.


• Document patient care and maintain accurate records.


• Participate in case management, care planning and quality assurance activities.


• Strong understanding of nutrition and its impact on physical recovery.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team.


• Ability to create and analyze clinical nutrition programs.


• Proficiency in dietary education tools and techniques.


• Strong organizational and documentation skills.


• Medical Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401k


• Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).


• Licensed as a Dietitian in the state of Pennsylvania.