Clinical Dietitian — Impactful Nutrition & Great Benefits

ADCES Connect; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans in our inpatient setting. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor progress during post-discharge care.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with strong recognition. The role requires RD credential, state licensure, and a passion for improving lives through nutrition.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other involved 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 make appropriate recommendations.Review, revise, and sign off menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

State licensure

Academy membership preferred

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans in our inpatient setting. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor progress during post-discharge care.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with strong recognition. The role requires RD credential, state licensure, and a passion for improving lives through nutrition.