Dietitian (PRN - weekends)

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; York, Northern (York County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) & ESPP

Flexible spending

Vibrant community

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a compassionate Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans in a post-acute care setting. You will counsel patients, collaborate with clinicians, assess referrals, and document care in the medical record while supporting dietary needs across patient populations.

You'll join a national leader with a commitment to inclusive care, ongoing education, and patient-centered outcomes. Competitive benefits and professional growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders for nutrition intake adequacy.
• Document information in the medical record per standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans and assist with special dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate 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.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.

Skills

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Nutrition assessment

Medical record documentation

Dietary care plans

Education

RD credential

B.S./M.S. in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Dietitian Career Opportunity

Appreciated for your Dietitian Skills

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. 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.

• 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

• 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.
• 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 Way

  Encompass 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.