Dietitian – Inpatient Rehab Nutrition & Wellness

Encompass Health Corporation; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts / Health-s

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary strategies, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor post-discharge diets to support recovery in our community hospitals.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, document in medical records, and adapt menus to meet dietary needs while helping patients achieve optimal nutrition outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
• State licensure is required to practice.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop dietary plans.
• Instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor progress.
• Document nutrition care in the patient's medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams on nutrition interventions.
• Implement nutritional care plans and adapt menus for special diets.
• Conduct calorie counts and recommend dietary adjustments.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure required

Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary strategies, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor post-discharge diets to support recovery in our community hospitals.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams, document in medical records, and adapt menus to meet dietary needs while helping patients achieve optimal nutrition outcomes.