Dietitian - Inpatient Nutrition & Patient Wellness Lead

Encompass Health Corporation; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress.

This role focuses on post-discharge nutrition and improving patient well‑being within our community. Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (RD) certification is required.
• State licensure is required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition is required.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and 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 pertinent information in the patient's medical record.
• Implement nutrition care plans and adapt menus for dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide recommendations.
• Review and approve menus for nutritional adequacy.

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress.

This role focuses on post-discharge nutrition and improving patient well‑being within our community. Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, integrity, and teamwork.