Clinical Dietitian

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Job summary

Encompass Health's Van Matre Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to provide specialized nutritional plans aimed at enhancing patient recovery. You will assess nutritional needs, develop personalized meal plans, and monitor effectiveness while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive rehabilitative care.

The ideal candidate holds an RD/RDN credential and state-registered license where required, with strong communication skills and experience in

Qualifications

• RD or RDN credential required.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) if required by state.
• Hospital clinical nutrition experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and dietary restrictions of patients.
• Develop personalized meal plans aligned with medical treatment goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to integrate dietary plans with patient care.
• Monitor adherence to dietary plans and adjust as needed.
• Educate patients and families on proper nutritional care.
• Participate in patient case conferences and team meetings.
• Stay updated with nutrition research and rehabilitative methods.
• Utilize dietary analysis software.
• Work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain organized, detail-oriented documentation.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Dietary analysis software

Communication skills

Education

RD / RDN credential

LDN license (state)

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.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Required Credentials

• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required.
• Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN), if applicable by state.