Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition in Inpatient Rehab

Encompass Health Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous教育

Company-matching 401(k) and ESPP

Flexible spending and health savings

Vibrant, supportive community

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will monitor post-discharge diets and document in medical records as part of a mission to improve patient well-being in the community.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with clinicians, and ongoing education to support health outcomes across our inpatient rehabilitation network.

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.

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will monitor post-discharge diets and document in medical records as part of a mission to improve patient well-being in the community.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with clinicians, and ongoing education to support health outcomes across our inpatient rehabilitation network.