Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition in Inpatient Rehab

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Little Mountain (SC); 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 and continuous教育

Company-matching 401(k) and employee股分

Flexible spending and health savings

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating while monitoring post-discharge diets.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader committed to empathy and high-quality care, offering opportunities for professional growth and a supportive, inclusive culture in the Irmo community.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Nutritional assessment

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure required

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating while monitoring post-discharge diets.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader committed to empathy and high-quality care, offering opportunities for professional growth and a supportive, inclusive culture in the Irmo community.