Dietitian: Personal Nutrition Plans & Patient Counseling

Encompass Health Corporation; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating, including post-discharge diets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and documenting care in medical records. A licensure and relevant degree are required, with opportunities for ongoing education and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Food & Nutrition is required or preferred.
• State licensure is required to practice.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care teams.
• Assess referrals to determine nutrition plan adequacy.
• Document patient nutritional status in medical records.
• Implement and adjust nutritional care plans and menus as needed.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide recommendations.
• Review and sign off on menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Counsel patients

Interdisciplinary comms

Nutrition assessment

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure required

Membership in 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 dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating, including post-discharge diets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team and documenting care in medical records. A licensure and relevant degree are required, with opportunities for ongoing education and career growth.