Clinical Dietitian: Rehab Nutrition & Education

Encompass Health; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) + ESPP

HSA / Flexible spending

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Encompass Health in Anderson, SC seeks a dedicated Dietitian to assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop individualized dietary plans. You will educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets, and monitor nutritional status as part of a collaborative care team.

Your role includes documenting care, coordinating with physicians, and supporting nutrition-related care across our rehabilitation network in the community.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration; state licensure required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• 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.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

Post-discharge nutrition

Nutritional status monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure required

Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Encompass Health in Anderson, SC seeks a dedicated Dietitian to assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop individualized dietary plans. You will educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets, and monitor nutritional status as part of a collaborative care team.

Your role includes documenting care, coordinating with physicians, and supporting nutrition-related care across our rehabilitation network in the community.