Dietitian: Restore Wellness with Nutrition Plans

Encompass Health Corporation; Southwood (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and employee stock purchase

Flexible spending and HSA

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating, including guidance on post-discharge diets and monitoring nutritional status.

As a national inpatient rehabilitation leader, Encompass Health offers day-one benefits, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, a company 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Dietitian skills reflected in direct patient care and nutrition education.
• Clinical assessment and planning of dietary interventions for diverse patient needs.
• Knowledge of post-discharge nutrition guidance and monitoring.

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

Nutrition counseling

Patient education

Menu planning

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure required

Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients’ nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating, including guidance on post-discharge diets and monitoring nutritional status.

As a national inpatient rehabilitation leader, Encompass Health offers day-one benefits, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO, a company 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, and a collaborative,