Inpatient Dietitian: Create Impactful Nutrition Plans

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture and support

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans and patient education.

Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, developing and applying dietary plans, and guiding patients on post-discharge diets while monitoring status. Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader focused on compassionate care and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Assessing patients’ nutritional needs and developing dietary plans.
• Providing education on healthy eating habits and lifestyle changes.
• Instructing patients on post-discharge diets and monitoring nutritional status.

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

Nutritional assessment

Diet planning

Patient education

Counseling

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 and patient education.

Responsibilities include assessing nutritional needs, developing and applying dietary plans, and guiding patients on post-discharge diets while monitoring status. Join a nationwide inpatient rehabilitation leader focused on compassionate care and positive outcomes.