Dietitian - Post-Discharge Rehab Nutrition

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Hopewell (VA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

HSA/FSA

Stock purchase plan

Résumé du poste

Encompass Health is hiring a Dietitian to promote nutrition plans, assess patient needs, and educate on healthy eating. You will develop and implement dietary plans, monitor nutritional status, and guide patients on post-discharge diets while collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes delivering individualized nutrition education within a rehabilitation setting, contributing to improved patient well-being and recovery outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.
• Registered Dietitian credential (CDR) required/registered.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Registered Dietitian

State licensure

Clinical dietetics

Formation

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian credential (CDR)

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

State licensure required

Description du poste

Encompass Health is hiring a Dietitian to promote nutrition plans, assess patient needs, and educate on healthy eating. You will develop and implement dietary plans, monitor nutritional status, and guide patients on post-discharge diets while collaborating with the care team.

The role emphasizes delivering individualized nutrition education within a rehabilitation setting, contributing to improved patient well-being and recovery outcomes.