Dietitian

Encompass Health Corporation; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is offering a Dietitian position in Erie County, USA, where you can make a significant impact on patient care through personalized nutrition plans. As a dietitian, you will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate them on healthy eating. Qualifications include being registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and holding a degree in Food & Nutrition. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and paid time off, fostering a supportive and diverse workplace.

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.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and counsel patients according to diets.
• Evaluate referral orders for nutrition methods.
• Implement and adapt nutritional care plans.
• Document information in patients' medical records.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Dietary plan implementation

Menu revision

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Overview

Dietitian Career Opportunity

Are you a dedicated dietitian in search of a career that feels close to home and heart? As a dietitian at Encompass Health, you'll play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. In this role, you will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve in your community.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what\'s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.