Clinical Dietitian - Post-Acute Nutrition & Education

Encompass Health; Loganville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) company match

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop personalized plans that support recovery and post-discharge care. You will educate patients on healthy eating and monitor progress within a growing national inpatient rehabilitation network.

Join a mission-driven team recognized for quality care and a commitment to wellness. This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams to drive positive patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the American Dietetic Association.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team.
• Evaluate referral orders for nutrition intake adequacy.
• Document data in the medical record per established standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make diet recommendations.
• Review and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

Counseling patients

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

State licensure required

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop personalized plans that support recovery and post-discharge care. You will educate patients on healthy eating and monitor progress within a growing national inpatient rehabilitation network.

Join a mission-driven team recognized for quality care and a commitment to wellness. This role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams to drive positive patient outcomes.