Dietitian

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Falling Water (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland seeks a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will work with physicians and care teams to implement nutrition care and monitor progress throughout the patient’s stay.

The role emphasizes counseling, menu evaluation, calorie counts, and post-discharge guidance to support recovery and well-being in a collaborative inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State licensure required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans.
• Instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor nutritional status.
• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record.
• Implement nutritional care plans and review menus for adequacy.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

Communication with care team

Education

RD credential

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Dietitian Career Opportunity

Appreciated for your Dietitian SkillsAre 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.

A Glimpse into Our WorldAt Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.

Starting Perks and BenefitsAt Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive.

From day one , you will have access to:

• 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!

Become the Dietitian you always wanted to be

• 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.

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.