Clinical Dietitian — Transform Patient Nutrition

ADCES Connect; Wichita Falls (TX); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching & ESPP

FSAs/HSAs

Vibrant team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating. You will guide post-discharge nutrition and monitor patients' status in a setting that aims to improve lives in the community.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for growth and patient-centered care, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional development in a supportive environment.

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 in Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• 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

Dietary counseling

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutritional assessment

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian credential

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating. You will guide post-discharge nutrition and monitor patients' status in a setting that aims to improve lives in the community.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for growth and patient-centered care, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional development in a supportive environment.