Inpatient Dietitian - Nutrition Plans & Rehab Impact

Encompass Health Corporation; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation invites a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans and post-discharge guidance in a community-focused setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to support recovery across our inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

Join a nationally recognized leader with opportunities for growth and a strong commitment to diversity and

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State licensure required.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation invites a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans and post-discharge guidance in a community-focused setting. You will assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to support recovery across our inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

Join a nationally recognized leader with opportunities for growth and a strong commitment to diversity and