Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Recovery

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie; Lawrence Park Township (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase计划

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie is seeking a dedicated dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You'll partner with a physician-led care team to support post-discharge nutrition goals.

As part of a supportive, mission-driven environment, you'll have access to benefits from day one, opportunities for continuing education, and a culture that values empathy and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with active licensure.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• 1 year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication & counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie is seeking a dedicated dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You'll partner with a physician-led care team to support post-discharge nutrition goals.

As part of a supportive, mission-driven environment, you'll have access to benefits from day one, opportunities for continuing education, and a culture that values empathy and quality care.