Dietitian

Encompass Health Corporation; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match and employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Wichita Falls, Texas is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and provide education on healthy eating habits.

The position includes generous paid time off, affordable health plans, and opportunities for continuous education. An ideal candidate is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and holds state licensure.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop dietary plans.
• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders.
• Document information in the patient's medical record.

Skills

Patient communication

Nutritional assessment

Dietary planning

Collaboration with medical staff

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Dietitian Career Opportunity

Appreciated for your Dietitian Skills

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.

A Glimpse into Our World

At 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 Benefits

At 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.

We're eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!