Dietitian (PRN - weekends)

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) matching

Stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to provide personalized nutrition plans and counseling. You will work with physicians and care teams to implement nutrition care, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.

The role requires a registered dietitian and a bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition, with clinical dietetics experience preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Clear communication with patients as directed by physicians.
• Ability to counsel patients and integrate dietary plans into care.
• Experience documenting patient nutrition care in medical records.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care team members.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling patients

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition

Tools

Clinical Dietetics experience

Job description

Dietitian Career Opportunity

Dietitian Career OpportunityAppreciated for your Dietitian SkillsAre 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. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve in your community.

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. At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• 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!

Become the Dietitian you always wanted to be

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• 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.

The Encompass Health WayEncompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

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.