Inpatient Dietitian: Elevate Wellness with Nutrition

Encompass Health Corporation; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Health savings accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans within our inpatient rehabilitation network. You will assess patients, develop and implement dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor nutritional status, including post-discharge guidance.

We offer day-one access to affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and company-matching 401(k) with health savings accounts.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
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• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree 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.

Skills

Patient counseling

Nutrition assessment

Dietary education

Documentation in medical records

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

State licensure

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership 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 within our inpatient rehabilitation network. You will assess patients, develop and implement dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor nutritional status, including post-discharge guidance.

We offer day-one access to affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and company-matching 401(k) with health savings accounts.