Dietitian

Encompass Health; Phenix City (AL); 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 opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to assess patients' nutritional needs and develop personalized nutrition plans in Phenix City, Alabama. Responsibilities include providing education on healthy eating, monitoring nutritional status, and collaborating with health professionals. Applicants should have a relevant degree and state licensure, with preferred experience in clinical dietetics. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with state licensure is required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs.
• Develop and implement personalized nutrition plans.
• Provide education on healthy eating habits.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status.

Skills

Assessment of nutritional needs

Communication with patients

Implementation of nutrition plans

Monitoring nutritional status

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs.
• Develop and implement personalized nutrition plans.
• Provide education on healthy eating habits.
• Instruct patients on post-discharge diets.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status.
• Communicate with 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!

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.