Clinical Dietitian: Post-Acute Care & Wellness

Encompass Health Corporation; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continued ed

Company-matching 401(k) and ESPP

Flexible spending and health savings

Vibrant, mission-driven team

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients in healthy eating and post‑discharge diets, contributing to improved patient outcomes in the community.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, documentation in medical records, and ongoing education to support a high standard of post‑acute nutrition care.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietic Association.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and 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 established 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients in healthy eating and post‑discharge diets, contributing to improved patient outcomes in the community.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, documentation in medical records, and ongoing education to support a high standard of post‑acute nutrition care.