Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & Discharge Plans

Encompass Health Corporation; Norwood (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

HSA/FSA

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian in Norwood, OH to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary strategies, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader committed to compassionate care and professional growth. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment where your expertise helps patients achieve lasting wellness.

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 instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and care disciplines.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake.
• Document information in the patient's medical record.
• Implement nutrition care plans and adapt menus for dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Communication

Counseling

Collaboration

Nutrition assessment

Menu planning

Calorie counting

Medical records documentation

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (CDR) certification

State licensure

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian in Norwood, OH to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary strategies, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader committed to compassionate care and professional growth. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment where your expertise helps patients achieve lasting wellness.