Dietitian - Transform Patient Nutrition in Rehab

University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Health savings account

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a Dietitian to join our inpatient rehab team. You will assess patients, develop personalized nutrition plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor nutritional status to support post-discharge care.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for quality care and patient outcomes. We value empathy, collaboration, and continuous education within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• 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.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a Dietitian to join our inpatient rehab team. You will assess patients, develop personalized nutrition plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor nutritional status to support post-discharge care.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader recognized for quality care and patient outcomes. We value empathy, collaboration, and continuous education within a diverse team.