Clinical Dietitian

Encompass Health; Mount Morris (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health in Mount Morris, IL invites a dedicated Dietitian to join our rehabilitation team. You will develop nutrition plans and oversee the nutritional care of patients recovering from injuries and illnesses, tailoring diets to individual needs to support recovery.

You will collaborate with doctors, nurses, and therapy staff to optimize outcomes in a rehabilitative setting, applying evidence-based dietetics to improve patient health and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of clinical dietetics and nutrition care processes.
• Experience in developing individualized nutrition plans for patients.
• Ability to adapt diets for rehabilitation patients.

Responsibilities

• Develop nutrition plans for patients recovering from injuries and illnesses.
• Oversee nutritional health and adjust diets as needed.
• Collaborate with medical team to optimize recovery.

Skills

Clinical Dietetics

Nutrition planning

Patient care

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Dietetics

Job description

Encompass Health's Van Matre Rehabilitation Hospital is looking for a dedicated Dietitian to join our team. This role focuses on developing nutrition plans and overseeing the nutritional health of our patients. The Dietitian will work directly with patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses, adapting diets to meet individual health needs and enhance their recovery. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of clinical dietetics and be passionate about using nutrition to improve patient outcomes in a rehabilitative environment.