Dietitian

Description This; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian in Jonesboro, Arkansas. In this role, you will assess patients' nutritional needs and create personalized dietary plans. Responsibilities also include educating patients on healthy eating habits and monitoring nutritional statuses.

The position offers benefits like affordable healthcare plans, paid time off, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement. Qualifications include a relevant degree and state licensure, making it a rewarding career opportunity.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop dietary plans.
• Provide education on healthy eating habits.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status and adapt menus.

Skills

Patient counseling

Nutritional assessment

Menu development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

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.

Starting Perks and 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!

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.