Dietitian: Impactful Nutrition & Post-Discharge Care

Encompass Health Corporation; Autumn Oaks (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

FSAs/HSAs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to develop and implement personalized nutrition plans, assess nutritional needs, and educate patients about healthy eating. You will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor nutrition while contributing to a team focused on improving patient well-being.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, documenting care in medical records, and supporting education and wellness initiatives across our

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care team members.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document relevant information in the electronic medical record.
• Implement dietary care plans and adapt menus for special needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide recommendations.
• Review and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition

Advanced degree in Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to develop and implement personalized nutrition plans, assess nutritional needs, and educate patients about healthy eating. You will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor nutrition while contributing to a team focused on improving patient well-being.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, documenting care in medical records, and supporting education and wellness initiatives across our