Dietitian — Patient Nutrition & Wellness Leader

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Cayce (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match and ESPP

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating to support post-discharge care at our Irmo, South Carolina location.

You will collaborate with the care team, document in the medical record, and tailor menus to meet dietary requirements. Registration with CDR, licensure, and a nutrition-focused degree are required; experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other involved disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record according to established standards.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating to support post-discharge care at our Irmo, South Carolina location.

You will collaborate with the care team, document in the medical record, and tailor menus to meet dietary requirements. Registration with CDR, licensure, and a nutrition-focused degree are required; experience preferred.