Dietitian: Community Nutrition Specialist

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k) and Employee-S

Flexible spending accounts

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge nutrition.

You will work closely with the medical team to monitor nutrition status, tailor plans to individual goals, and promote wellness within an inpatient rehab setting. Strong RD credentials and licensure are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Coordinate with physicians and other care disciplines to support nutrition care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document patient information in medical records per standards.
• Implement nutrition care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Review and approve menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Counsel patients

Nutrition education

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

State licensure required

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge nutrition.

You will work closely with the medical team to monitor nutrition status, tailor plans to individual goals, and promote wellness within an inpatient rehab setting. Strong RD credentials and licensure are required.