Dietitian — Inpatient Rehab Nutrition Care Leader

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Monetta (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

FSAs / HSAs

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a registered dietitian to advance nutrition care within a patient-centered rehabilitation setting. You will assess nutritional needs, design and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress to support post-discharge wellness.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the care team, documentation in medical records, and adapting menus for diverse dietary needs while helping patients

Qualifications

• RD credential and licensure required or in process.
• Bachelor's or higher degree in Food & Nutrition.
• Experience in clinical dietetics is preferred.
• Membership in professional dietetics association preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian credential (RD)

State licensure

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a registered dietitian to advance nutrition care within a patient-centered rehabilitation setting. You will assess nutritional needs, design and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress to support post-discharge wellness.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the care team, documentation in medical records, and adapting menus for diverse dietary needs while helping patients