Inpatient Dietitian: Personalized Nutrition & Care

ADCES; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

401(k) & ESPP

FSAs/HSAs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans, assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating.

You will instruct patients on post-discharge diets, monitor nutritional status, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure appropriate nutrition care. Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader committed to diversity and growth.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate 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

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

Medical record documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans, assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating.

You will instruct patients on post-discharge diets, monitor nutritional status, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure appropriate nutrition care. Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader committed to diversity and growth.