Dietitian - Inpatient Rehab Impact & Growth

ADCES Connect; Iowa; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) and stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans in our inpatient rehabilitation network. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress to support post-discharge nutrition goals.

Join a nationwide leader in post-acute care with strong values, a focus on empathy, and a commitment to diversity and growth across over 150 locations.

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.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counsel patients

Communicate with physicians

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Documentation in medical records

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans in our inpatient rehabilitation network. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress to support post-discharge nutrition goals.

Join a nationwide leader in post-acute care with strong values, a focus on empathy, and a commitment to diversity and growth across over 150 locations.