Clinical Dietitian — Transform Inpatient Rehab Nutrition

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) & ESPP

FSAs/HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement personalized dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will monitor nutritional status and support post-discharge diet guidance to improve patient outcomes in a community setting.

The role offers opportunities to work with a national inpatient rehabilitation leader and contribute to high-quality care. A strong commitment to patient wellbeing and ongoing education is expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and other 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.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement personalized dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will monitor nutritional status and support post-discharge diet guidance to improve patient outcomes in a community setting.

The role offers opportunities to work with a national inpatient rehabilitation leader and contribute to high-quality care. A strong commitment to patient wellbeing and ongoing education is expected.