Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare

Texas

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

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Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care for patients in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. You will assess nutritional status, create individualized care plans, and deliver medical nutrition therapy for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, cardiac events, and major surgeries.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, document outcomes in the EMR, and participate in quality initiatives to

Qualifications

RD/RDN credential required for eligibility to practice.
State licensure as a dietitian is required where applicable.
ServSafe or equivalent food-safety certification preferred.
Clinical nutrition or CNSC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ nutritional status and develop individualized care plans in an inpatient rehab setting.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers on interdisciplinary teams.
Provide medical nutrition therapy for complex conditions such as stroke and cardiac rehab.
Educate patients and families on diet, lifestyle, and discharge nutrition plans.
Monitor progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and document care in the EMR.
Participate in care conferences, quality initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities.
Ensure adherence to clinical nutrition standards and hospital policies.
Mentor dietetic interns or new staff as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Enteral/parenteral nutrition planning

Care planning and documentation

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Patient education

Rehabilitation care knowledge

Regulatory standards compliance

Menu planning and nutrient analysis

Quality improvement and outcomes

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential

State dietitian/nutritionist licensure (as applicable)

ServSafe or food safety certification (preferred)

Clinical nutrition or CNSC certification (preferred)

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care for patients in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In this role, you will assess nutritional status, create individualized care plans, and deliver medical nutrition therapy for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, cardiac events, and major surgeries. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, document outcomes, and support quality initiatives within our patient-centered, growth-focused culture.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ nutritional status and develop individualized care plans in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers on interdisciplinary care teams
Provide medical nutrition therapy for complex conditions such as stroke, brain injury, cardiac and orthopedic rehab
Educate patients and families on diet, lifestyle, and discharge nutrition plans to support long-term recovery
Monitor patient progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and document care in the electronic medical record
Participate in care conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities
Ensure adherence to clinical nutrition standards, hospital policies, and state/federal regulations
Mentor or guide dietetic interns or new staff as appropriate

Core Competencies