Clinical Dietitian — Inpatient Rehab & Wellness Impact

Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

HSAs/FSAs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans and patient education in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You’ll assess nutritional needs and guide post‑discharge diets to support recovery.

You will document in the medical record, collaborate with physicians, adjust menus for dietary requirements, and monitor nutrition status to positively impact patient outcomes. Join our mission to enhance well‑being in the community.

Qualifications

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

Nutrition counseling

Dietary assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans and patient education in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You’ll assess nutritional needs and guide post‑discharge diets to support recovery.

You will document in the medical record, collaborate with physicians, adjust menus for dietary requirements, and monitor nutrition status to positively impact patient outcomes. Join our mission to enhance well‑being in the community.