Dietitian, Inpatient Rehab | Impactful Nutrition Leader

ADCES Connect; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join our team and deliver personalized nutrition plans that support patient recovery and well-being in our community. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, counsel patients, and educate them on post-discharge nutrition.

Collaboration with physicians and care teams is essential to ensure the highest standard of care. This role requires licensure and registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, plus

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (RD) and 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

• 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

Nutrition counseling

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join our team and deliver personalized nutrition plans that support patient recovery and well-being in our community. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, counsel patients, and educate them on post-discharge nutrition.

Collaboration with physicians and care teams is essential to ensure the highest standard of care. This role requires licensure and registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, plus