Clinical Dietitian: Rehab Nutrition & Patient Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) & Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans in a community-based setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor progress to support post-discharge outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and meaningful, hands-on impact on patient well-being within the community.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop dietary plans.
• Educate patients on healthy eating habits and post-discharge diets.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status and adjust plans as needed.
• Document information in the medical record per standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team to optimize nutrition care.
• Evaluate referrals to ensure adequacy of nutrition intake methods.

Skills

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition education

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans in a community-based setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor progress to support post-discharge outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and meaningful, hands-on impact on patient well-being within the community.