Inpatient Dietitian: Nutrition Plans & Education

University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health; Etowah (TN); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company 401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Descripción de la vacante

Encompass Health is seeking a registered dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop individualized dietary plans for patients in inpatient rehabilitation. You will educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets, monitor status, and collaborate with the care team to promote optimal recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, evidence-based practice, and ongoing education to support patients’ wellbeing within a national post-acute care network.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• 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.

Educación

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred

Descripción del empleo

Encompass Health is seeking a registered dietitian to assess nutritional needs and develop individualized dietary plans for patients in inpatient rehabilitation. You will educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets, monitor status, and collaborate with the care team to promote optimal recovery.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, evidence-based practice, and ongoing education to support patients’ wellbeing within a national post-acute care network.