Dietitian — Inpatient Rehab & Wellness Champion

Encompass Health Corporation; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuing教育

Company-matching 401(k) and ESPP

Flexible spending accounts

Vibrant professional community

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets.

You will document care in the medical record, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and tailor plans for individual dietary needs. A registered dietitian with state licensure is required, with opportunity for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (value-added credential)
• State licensure required
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record.
• 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

Communication

Counseling patients

Dietary planning

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets.

You will document care in the medical record, collaborate with physicians and care teams, and tailor plans for individual dietary needs. A registered dietitian with state licensure is required, with opportunity for professional growth.