Dietitian — Elevate Patient Nutrition & Wellness

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) with matching

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo in South Carolina is seeking a Dietitian dedicated to improving health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating, including post-discharge diets, while monitoring nutritional status to support recovery and community well-being.

You will join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for excellence.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.
• 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

Dietitian

Communication skills

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo in South Carolina is seeking a Dietitian dedicated to improving health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating, including post-discharge diets, while monitoring nutritional status to support recovery and community well-being.

You will join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for excellence.