Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition & Education

Encompass Health; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous教育

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans in a community-based setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating habits during post-discharge care.

This role offers full-time and PRN opportunities, with a supportive team at a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader known for awards and commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State licensure is required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is preferred.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure required

Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans in a community-based setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating habits during post-discharge care.

This role offers full-time and PRN opportunities, with a supportive team at a nationally recognized inpatient rehabilitation leader known for awards and commitment to employee development.