Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Riceville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with matching

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Dietitian to assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop personalized plans. You will educate patients on healthy eating, monitor nutrition status, and assist with post-discharge diets to support recovery and wellness in our community.

The role emphasizes counseling, collaboration with the care team, and documentation in medical records, with opportunities for professional growth and impact on patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (ANADA).
• 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 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 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

Patient counseling

Nutrition education

Menu planning

Clinical dietetics

Calorie counts

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a Dietitian to assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop personalized plans. You will educate patients on healthy eating, monitor nutrition status, and assist with post-discharge diets to support recovery and wellness in our community.

The role emphasizes counseling, collaboration with the care team, and documentation in medical records, with opportunities for professional growth and impact on patient outcomes.