Clinical Dietitian - Transform Patient Nutrition & Recovery

Encompass Health; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement & education

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and provide education on healthy eating habits.

In this role, you will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status within our inpatient rehabilitation setting. Join a team recognized for leadership in post-acute care, with a strong culture of empathy and ongoing

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 from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition.
• 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

Counsel patients

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure required

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and provide education on healthy eating habits.

In this role, you will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status within our inpatient rehabilitation setting. Join a team recognized for leadership in post-acute care, with a strong culture of empathy and ongoing