Dietitian — Patient-Centered Nutrition & Recovery

Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers; Middletown Township (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans and patient education. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary strategies, and monitor post-discharge guidance in a rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition care, collaboration with a care team, and education for patients and families to support recovery and well-being.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• 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

Counseling patients

Nutritional assessment

Dietary planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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 seeks a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans and patient education. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary strategies, and monitor post-discharge guidance in a rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes evidence-based nutrition care, collaboration with a care team, and education for patients and families to support recovery and well-being.