Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition Plans & Patient Wellness

ADCES Connect; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health in the United States seeks a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating, including post-discharge diets, while monitoring nutritional status.

You will join a compassionate team focused on improving patient well‑being across post‑acute care settings, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RDN) and state licensure required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Counsel with physicians and other disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders for nutrition intake adequacy.
• Document information in the medical record according to standards.
• Implement care plans, adapt menus, and assist with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Dietitian expertise

Physician collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RDN)

State licensure required

Job description

Encompass Health in the United States seeks a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating, including post-discharge diets, while monitoring nutritional status.

You will join a compassionate team focused on improving patient well‑being across post‑acute care settings, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth.