Clinical Dietitian: Empower Patient Wellness

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Chapin (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) matching

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Vibrant team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo seeks a Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans and direct patient care. You will counsel patients, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and implement individualized dietary programs.

The role requires a degree in Food & Nutrition, with clinical dietetics experience preferred. Registration and Academy membership are valued, and opportunities for professional growth exist within a nationwide rehabilitation network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team across disciplines.
• Evaluate referral orders to assess nutrition intake methods.
• Document relevant information in the patient’s medical record.
• Implement nutrition care plans, adapt menus, assist with special diets.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Patient communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Care plan implementation

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo seeks a Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans and direct patient care. You will counsel patients, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and implement individualized dietary programs.

The role requires a degree in Food & Nutrition, with clinical dietetics experience preferred. Registration and Academy membership are valued, and opportunities for professional growth exist within a nationwide rehabilitation network.