Inpatient Dietitian - Nutrition Care & Wellness

UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital; Grottoes (VA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

HSA/FSAs

Stock purchase program

Résumé du poste

UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Virginia is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans for inpatient rehabilitation patients. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress to support post-discharge success.

Join a national leader in post-acute care with a focus on compassionate care, professional development, and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or equivalent.
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Counsel patients

Dietary planning

Patient education

Documentation

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Description du poste

UVA Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Virginia is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans for inpatient rehabilitation patients. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients on healthy eating, and monitor progress to support post-discharge success.

Join a national leader in post-acute care with a focus on compassionate care, professional development, and a supportive team.