Dietitian: Inpatient Rehab Nutrition & Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop personalized dietary plans for patients. You will teach post-discharge nutrition, monitor status, and educate patients to promote wellness within the community.

Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader offering comprehensive benefits, education opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture focused on patient well-being and quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (American Dietetic Association).
• State licensure required.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other care team members.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient’s medical record.
• Implement nutritional care plans and adapt menus for dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Counseling patients

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Calorie counting

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) status

State licensure

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop personalized dietary plans for patients. You will teach post-discharge nutrition, monitor status, and educate patients to promote wellness within the community.

Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader offering comprehensive benefits, education opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive culture focused on patient well-being and quality care.