Clinical Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition in Rehab

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo in South Carolina is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to support patients with personalized nutrition plans, assess nutritional needs, and educate on healthy eating and post-discharge diets.

You will document in medical records, collaborate with physicians, and develop meal plans while adhering to standards. A registered dietitian with state licensure and Academy membership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• 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 nutritional status
• Document information in medical records per standards
• Implement nutritional care plans and adapt menus for dietary needs
• Review and revise menus for nutritional adequacy
• Counsel patients and communicate with physicians and the care team

Skills

Patient counseling

Nutritional assessment

Dietary instruction

Medical record documentation

Menu planning

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo in South Carolina is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to support patients with personalized nutrition plans, assess nutritional needs, and educate on healthy eating and post-discharge diets.

You will document in medical records, collaborate with physicians, and develop meal plans while adhering to standards. A registered dietitian with state licensure and Academy membership is preferred.