Dietitian

Encompass Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

401(k) matching

Health savings accounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Fort Myers, Florida seeks a dedicated dietitian to develop personalized nutrition plans, assess patient needs, and educate on healthy eating. Must have relevant qualifications and a passion for promoting wellness. The role offers competitive benefits and opportunities in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Must have state licensure.
• Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders.
• Implement nutritional care plans for patients.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record.

Skills

Communication and counseling

Nutritional assessment

Menu adaptation

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Dietitian Career Opportunity

Are you a dedicated dietitian in search of a career that feels close to home and heart? As a dietitian at Encompass Health, you'll play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. In this role, you will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status.

At Encompass Health, you'll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. Our achievements include being named one of the "Worlds Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For Award, among other accolades.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.