Clinical Dietitian - Transform Patient Recovery with Nutrition

Encompass Health Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) and employee stock plan

Flexible spending accounts & HSAs

Vibrant, supportive team culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans within our patient-centered care teams. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and guide post-discharge nutrition strategies.

We expect collaboration with physicians, accurate documentation, and support for patients with special dietary needs while contributing to our mission to enhance well-being across communities.

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

Counseling patients

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian credential

State licensure

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans within our patient-centered care teams. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and guide post-discharge nutrition strategies.

We expect collaboration with physicians, accurate documentation, and support for patients with special dietary needs while contributing to our mission to enhance well-being across communities.