Clinical Dietitian — Personal Nutrition & Post-Discharge Care

Encompass Health; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

401(k) and employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Charleston is seeking a dedicated dietitian to enhance patient wellness through personalized nutrition. In this role, you will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating habits. Responsibilities include instructing on post-discharge diets and monitoring patients' nutritional status. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition, state licensure, and preferably one year of clinical experience. Join our mission to improve patient health in your community.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs.
• Develop and implement personalized dietary plans.
• Provide education on healthy eating habits.
• Instruct patients on post-discharge diets.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status.
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient care.
• Document information in medical records.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

Monitoring nutritional status

Communication with healthcare team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Job description

A healthcare provider in North Charleston is seeking a dedicated dietitian to enhance patient wellness through personalized nutrition. In this role, you will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating habits. Responsibilities include instructing on post-discharge diets and monitoring patients' nutritional status. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition, state licensure, and preferably one year of clinical experience. Join our mission to improve patient health in your community.