Clinical Dietitian — Transform Patient Nutrition in Rehab

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts/HSAs

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans for our inpatient population.

You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor post-discharge nutrition, contributing to improved patient outcomes in our community.

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian (RD) eligibility and licensure requirements.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.
• State licensure as applicable in the US.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and care team.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequate nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in medical records.
• Implement nutritional care plans and adapt menus for dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide recommendations.
• Review menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) or registration

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans for our inpatient population.

You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor post-discharge nutrition, contributing to improved patient outcomes in our community.