Inpatient Dietitian — Transform Patient Nutrition

Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Myers; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and ESPP

FSA/HSA

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating. This role includes post-discharge dietary guidance and monitoring nutritional status.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, growth, and patient-centered care. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• 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.

Skills

Clinical Dietetics experience

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. You will assess patients, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating. This role includes post-discharge dietary guidance and monitoring nutritional status.

Join a national inpatient rehabilitation leader that values empathy, growth, and patient-centered care. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for education and professional development.