Dietitian — Transform Patient Nutrition & Wellness

Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge guidance, helping families manage care in the community.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with reliable knowledge of clinical nutrition.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in professional academy preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine nutrition intake adequacy.
• Document pertinent information in the patient’s medical record.
• Implement nutrition care plans and adapt menus for dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Nutritional counseling

Patient communication

Nutritional assessment

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge guidance, helping families manage care in the community.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader with a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities for continuing education.