Clinical Dietitian

Roselle Center for Healing; Marengo (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 - Van Matre Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, design personalized meal plans, and monitor outcomes within a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

You will educate patients and families, collaborate with physicians and therapists, and stay current with nutrition research to support recovery and overall care goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and dietary restrictions of patients.
• Develop personalized meal plans aligned with medical goals.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff to integrate dietary plans.
• Monitor adherence and adjust plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families on proper nutritional care.
• Participate in patient case conferences and team meetings.
• Stay updated with current nutrition research and rehab methods.
• Provide expert dietary assessment and planning.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) / RDN

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.
• 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.