Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Plans & Patient Counseling

ADCES Connect; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (medical, dental, vision)

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) with matching

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating habits. You will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor nutritional status, contributing to our mission of improving well-being in the community.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for its growth and impact, with a commitment to education, diversity, and equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and care disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record per standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, assist with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Education

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure

Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating habits. You will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor nutritional status, contributing to our mission of improving well-being in the community.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for its growth and impact, with a commitment to education, diversity, and equal opportunity employment.