Dietitian

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Dietitian to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to inpatients in an acute rehab setting. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and monitor outcomes to support functional recovery.

You will educate patients and families on diet modifications, document care in the EMR, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• RDN credential required and active license in the practice state.
• Experience in rehabilitation, acute care, or similar setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and diet modifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to in-patients in rehabilitation based on assessments and physician orders.
• Develop individualized care plans and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to support rehab goals.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

Nutrition risk screening

Care planning

Patient and family education

Documentation and EMR use

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

Current state Dietitian/Nutritionist license

Clinical rehab/acute care experience

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a compassionate Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In this role, you will complete nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor outcomes for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. You'll collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, and physicians to support functional recovery, while educating patients and families on therapeutic diets and long-term nutrition goals. Join a mission-driven team focused on high-quality, patient-centered care and enjoy growth opportunities in a supportive, dynamic environment.

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatient rehabilitation patients based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and therapists, to support rehab goals.
• Educate patients and families on diet modifications, chronic disease management, and safe discharge nutrition plans.
• Document assessments, care plans, and outcomes in the EMR according to regulatory and facility standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive, patient-centered care culture.
• Medical nutrition therapy
• Clinical assessment and documentation
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition support
• Care planning and goal setting
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Patient and family education
• Menu and diet planning in healthcare
• Nutritional risk screening
• Regulatory and documentation compliance
• Electronic medical record (EMR) use

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential required
• Current state Dietitian/Nutritionist license (or eligibility) required
• Clinical experience in rehabilitation, acute care, or similar setting preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred