Inpatient Dietitian: Impactful Nutrition & Growth

Encompass Health; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Health savings accounts

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans in a hospital setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor patients’ status, including post-discharge guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, documentation in medical records, and adapting menus to meet special dietary needs while supporting overall patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with CDR-ADA credential.
• 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

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Coordinate with physicians and other care team members.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient’s medical record.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian credential (CDR/ADA)

State licensure

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans in a hospital setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, educate on healthy eating, and monitor patients’ status, including post-discharge guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, documentation in medical records, and adapting menus to meet special dietary needs while supporting overall patient outcomes.