Clinical Dietitian - Customized Nutrition & Patient Care

Nutritioncare; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Texas. You will assess nutritional needs, create personalized plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets, contributing to improved patient outcomes.

You'll collaborate with physicians and care teams, document care in medical records, and participate in nutrition education initiatives. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to impact lives and promote wellness in the

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record according to established standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and review menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition assessment

Medical documentation

Menu planning

Calorie counts

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join our inpatient rehabilitation team in Texas. You will assess nutritional needs, create personalized plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets, contributing to improved patient outcomes.

You'll collaborate with physicians and care teams, document care in medical records, and participate in nutrition education initiatives. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to impact lives and promote wellness in the