Clinical Dietitian Nutrition Assessment Specialist

Nutritioncare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans for our patients. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor post-discharge diets to support recovery within our inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Join a nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation that values compassionate care, ongoing education, and a collaborative team environment.

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

Counsel patients

Interdisciplinary communication

Nutrition assessment

Dietary plan implementation

Menu adaptation

Calorie counts

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Dietitian Career Opportunity

Appreciated for your Dietitian Skills

Are you a dedicated dietitian in search of a career that feels close to home and heart? As a dietitian at Encompass Health, you’ll play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients’ nutritional needs, developing and implementing dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. In this role, you will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact on individuals’ lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well‑being of the patients we serve in your community.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you’ll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and Benefits

At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will have access to:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Dietitian you always wanted to be

• 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.

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.