Clinical Dietitian – Inpatient Rehabilitation

Nutritioncare; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Encompass Health in New Jersey seeks a compassionate Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. You will complete nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor outcomes for patients recovering from illness or surgery.

You will collaborate with nurses, therapists, and physicians to support functional recovery, educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and long-term nutrition goals, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Must hold RDN credential and active state license.
• Experience in rehab, acute care, or similar setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy in inpatient settings.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatient rehab patients per physician orders.
• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and design individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to support rehab goals.
• Educate patients and families on diet modifications and discharge nutrition.
• Document assessments and care plans in the EMR per regulatory standards.
• Monitor patient progress and outcomes.
• Participate in quality improvement and promote patient-centered care.
• Conduct nutritional risk screening.
• Ensure regulatory and documentation compliance.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

EMR documentation

Nutritional risk screening

Education

RDN credential

State license (or eligibility)

BLS certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a compassionate Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In this role, you will complete nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor outcomes for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. You’ll collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, and physicians to support functional recovery, while educating patients and families on therapeutic diets and long-term nutrition goals. Join a mission-driven team focused on high-quality, patient-centered care and enjoy growth opportunities in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatient rehabilitation patients based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and therapists, to support rehab goals.
• Educate patients and families on diet modifications, chronic disease management, and safe discharge nutrition plans.
• Document assessments, care plans, and outcomes in the EMR according to regulatory and facility standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive, patient-centered care culture.
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Clinical assessment and documentation
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition support
• Care planning and goal setting
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Patient and family education
• Menu and diet planning in healthcare
• Nutritional risk screening
• Regulatory and documentation compliance
• Electronic medical record (EMR) use

Benefits & Perks

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required
• Current state Dietitian/Nutritionist license (or eligibility) required
• Clinical experience in rehabilitation, acute care, or similar setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred