Dietitian: Personal Nutrition Plans & Patient Education

SNEB; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Memphis in Olive Branch, MS seeks a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans and educate patients on healthy eating. You will monitor nutrition, advise post-discharge diets and work with an interdisciplinary team to support patient wellness.

The role requires RD credentials, state licensure and a degree in Food & Nutrition, with a preference for 1 year of clinical dietetics experience.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State licensure required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Communicate with physicians and other disciplines involved in care.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus and assist patients with dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Dietary planning

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

State licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Memphis in Olive Branch, MS seeks a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans and educate patients on healthy eating. You will monitor nutrition, advise post-discharge diets and work with an interdisciplinary team to support patient wellness.

The role requires RD credentials, state licensure and a degree in Food & Nutrition, with a preference for 1 year of clinical dietetics experience.