Inpatient Dietitian: Rehab Nutritionist with Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Pembroke (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Stock purchase plans

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets. You will monitor nutrition status and contribute to patient wellness within our inpatient rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the care team, accurate documentation, and adapting menus for individual dietary requirements to

Qualifications

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized plans.
• Implement dietary care plans and monitor progress.
• Counsel patients on post-discharge diets and healthy eating habits.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and care team.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document in medical records per standards.
• Adapt menus for dietary needs and conduct calorie counts.
• Review and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

Education

Registered with CDR

Bachelor's or higher in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets. You will monitor nutrition status and contribute to patient wellness within our inpatient rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and the care team, accurate documentation, and adapting menus for individual dietary requirements to