Clinical Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition & Recovery

Encompass Health; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) with match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor post-discharge diets. Join us in delivering compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care in our community.

You’ll collaborate with physicians and care teams, document findings, and ensure nutritional adequacy of menus while supporting patient recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 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

Nutrition counseling

Patient assessment

Dietary planning

Education on healthy eating

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor post-discharge diets. Join us in delivering compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care in our community.

You’ll collaborate with physicians and care teams, document findings, and ensure nutritional adequacy of menus while supporting patient recovery and well-being.