Compassionate Dietitian: Nutrition Plans Transform Lives

Encompass Health Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Memphis seeks a registered dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans, assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor post-discharge diets. Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader.

A bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition and state licensure are required; RD credential preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document relevant information in the patient’s medical record.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make recommendations.
• Review and approve menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Dietary planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in Memphis seeks a registered dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans, assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor post-discharge diets. Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader.

A bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition and state licensure are required; RD credential preferred.