Clinical Dietitian: Post-Discharge Nutrition Champion

Encompass Health Corporation

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k) and stock plan

Flexible spending and health accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans and comprehensive patient education. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary strategies, and monitor progress to support recovery and post-discharge care.

The role emphasizes counseling, collaboration with care teams, and adapting menus to meet dietary requirements. Join a recognized national inpatient rehabilitation leader committed to patient well-being

Qualifications

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 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.