Inpatient Rehab Dietitian — Transform Nutrition & Recovery

University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through individualized nutrition plans and patient education. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and monitor nutrition status within a post-acute care setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, documentation in medical records, and adaptation of menus to meet dietary requirements. Join us to support patients on their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.

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 or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through individualized nutrition plans and patient education. You will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and monitor nutrition status within a post-acute care setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams, documentation in medical records, and adaptation of menus to meet dietary requirements. Join us to support patients on their recovery journey.