Dietitian: Rehab Nutrition & Post-Discharge Care

University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health; Benton (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plans

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to support nutrition care in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on post-discharge diets while monitoring progress.

Join a national leader in post-acute care with opportunities for continuing education and a supportive, inclusive culture. This role offers meaningful work that impacts patients and their families.

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

Registered dietitian credentials

Nutrition counseling

Calorie counts

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure required

Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to support nutrition care in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on post-discharge diets while monitoring progress.

Join a national leader in post-acute care with opportunities for continuing education and a supportive, inclusive culture. This role offers meaningful work that impacts patients and their families.