Dietitian: Personalize Nutrition & Post-Discharge Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Virginia; Collegedale (TN); 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) with company match

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will guide post-discharge nutrition and monitor status as part of a compassionate rehabilitation team.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with recognition as a top employer. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture committed to diversity and patient-centered care.

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 from an accredited institution with a major 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.

Skills

Communication

Counseling patients

Calorie counting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will guide post-discharge nutrition and monitor status as part of a compassionate rehabilitation team.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with recognition as a top employer. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive culture committed to diversity and patient-centered care.