Diet Technician - Nutrition Care & Patient Education

Encompass Health Corporation; Gifford (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and education

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Diet Technician to help promote wellness through personalized nutrition plans and patient education. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and guide post-discharge diets while monitoring patient status in a supportive, community-focused setting.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy and teamwork, offers day-one benefits, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, and opportunities to grow your nutrition

Qualifications

• Registered Diet Technician with DTR/NDTR credentials.
• Associate's degree required; bachelor's preferred.
• Knowledge of nutrition regulations and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop dietary plans.
• Instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor status.
• Provide diet education to patients and families.
• Follow up with Registered Dietitian as directed.
• Adapt menus and support nutritional care.
• Educate staff through in-service sessions.
• Meet with RD regularly.
• Support interdisciplinary care teams.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Diet planning

Patient education

Dietary interviewing

Menu modification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's degree

Registered Diet Technician (DTR/NDTR)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Diet Technician to help promote wellness through personalized nutrition plans and patient education. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and guide post-discharge diets while monitoring patient status in a supportive, community-focused setting.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy and teamwork, offers day-one benefits, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, and opportunities to grow your nutrition