Clinical Dietitian — Post-Acute Nutrition & Education

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Springdale (SC); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Health Savings Account

Descripción de la vacante

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a dedicated dietitian to assess nutritional needs, design and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating to support post-discharge success. You will document outcomes and collaborate with care teams to ensure individualized nutrition care.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient education and adherence to licensure standards.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record according to established standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans and adapt menus for dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Conocimientos

Nutrition counseling

Dietary assessment

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient education

Educación

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Descripción del empleo

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a dedicated dietitian to assess nutritional needs, design and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating to support post-discharge success. You will document outcomes and collaborate with care teams to ensure individualized nutrition care.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient education and adherence to licensure standards.