Clinical Dietitian - Elevate Patient Nutrition & Recovery

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia; Decatur (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

HSA/FSAs

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia is seeking a skilled Dietitian to develop personalized nutrition plans and educate patients on healthy eating, including post-discharge diets. You will assess nutritional needs, implement care plans, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to support patient recovery.

Join a national leader in post-acute care committed to compassionate care, ongoing education, and a diverse, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian qualifications per professional body.
• State licensure required.
• Bachelor's or higher in Food & Nutrition.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Counsel patients

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia is seeking a skilled Dietitian to develop personalized nutrition plans and educate patients on healthy eating, including post-discharge diets. You will assess nutritional needs, implement care plans, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to support patient recovery.

Join a national leader in post-acute care committed to compassionate care, ongoing education, and a diverse, inclusive culture.