Clinical Dietitian — Transform Patient Nutrition

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Red Bank (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans in an inpatient rehab setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, post-discharge diet guidance, and documentation in medical records.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop dietary plans.
• Instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor status.
• Communicate with physicians and care teams regarding nutrition.
• Document patient nutrition data in medical records.
• Evaluate referral orders and counsel on dietary adequacy.
• Conduct calorie counts and adjust menus for dietary needs.
• Sign off on menus ensuring nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Dietary counseling

Nutrition education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans in an inpatient rehab setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, post-discharge diet guidance, and documentation in medical records.