Dietitian (Full Time)

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Pelion (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant team environment

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a Dietitian to support nutrition care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will counsel patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and implement individualized nutrition plans aligned with physician orders.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or higher in Food & Nutrition, and RD credentials are preferred. Clinical dietetics experience is valued as you contribute to patient wellness and recovery across a supportive,

Qualifications

• RD credential required or actively pursuing within scope.
• Bachelor's or higher in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Experience in clinical dietetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care team members.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document findings in the medical record per standards.
• Implement nutrition care plans and adapt menus for dietary needs.

Skills

Patient counseling

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

RD credential (Registered Dietitian)

Bachelor's or higher in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Dietitian Career Opportunity

Appreciated for your Dietitian SkillsAre 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. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve in your community.

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. At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• 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.

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. 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.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing! At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.