Clinical Dietitian: Personalize Nutrition Care

Encompass Health; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement & education

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending & HSA

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will guide post-discharge dietary plans and monitor nutrition status to promote recovery and well-being in our community.

The role offers opportunities to work within a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader known for caregiver excellence and patient-centered care. Join a team committed to empathy and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• 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 per established standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling

Documentation

Education

CDR Registration (registered dietitian)

State licensure

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

1 year clinical dietetics experience preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will guide post-discharge dietary plans and monitor nutrition status to promote recovery and well-being in our community.

The role offers opportunities to work within a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader known for caregiver excellence and patient-centered care. Join a team committed to empathy and high-quality outcomes.