Lead Dietitian: Transforming Patient Nutrition & Rehab

Encompass Health Corporation; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will guide post-discharge diets, monitor nutrition, and contribute to positive patient outcomes within a national inpatient rehabilitation network.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with physicians, and ongoing education to support well-being in the community. Join a growing leader in post-acute care.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• State licensure required to practice dietetics.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited program.
• One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care disciplines.
• Evaluate referral orders for nutrition adequacy.
• Document patient information in medical records per standards.
• Implement care plans, adapt menus, assist with dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide recommendations.
• Review and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling patients

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You will guide post-discharge diets, monitor nutrition, and contribute to positive patient outcomes within a national inpatient rehabilitation network.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, collaboration with physicians, and ongoing education to support well-being in the community. Join a growing leader in post-acute care.