Registered Clinical Dietitian

Roselle Center for Healing

Birmingham (AL)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Encompass Health in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Registered Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to rehabilitation patients. You will develop individualized care plans and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists to support recovery and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient and family education, thorough documentation, and active participation in care conferences, discharge planning, and continuous quality improvement across nutrition

Qualifications

RDN/RD credential required.
Active AL state license or eligibility as dietitian/nutritionist.
Clinical nutrition experience in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation.
ServSafe or food safety certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy for rehabilitation patients based on clinical assessments and evidence-based guidelines.
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary rehab team.
Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and participate in care conferences and discharge planning.
Educate patients and families on diet, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to support recovery and chronic disease management.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital nutrition standards and policies.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and food service staff to optimize patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical best practices in nutrition care; provide guidance on enteral/parenteral nutrition as appropriate and monitor tolerance and effectiveness.

Skills

RDN/RD credential

Active AL license/eligibility

ServSafe certification

Job description

Encompass Health, a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation, is seeking a Registered Clinical Dietitian to join our Birmingham, AL hospital. In this role, you will provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients recovering from major illnesses and injuries, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and therapists. You will educate patients and families, support quality and regulatory standards, and contribute to a compassionate, team-oriented, patient-centered environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and specialization.

Key Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition therapy for rehabilitation patients based on clinical assessments and evidence-based guidelines
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary rehab team
Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and participate in care conferences and discharge planning
Educate patients and families on diet, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to support recovery and chronic disease management
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital nutrition standards and policies
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and food service staff to optimize patient outcomes
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical best practices in nutrition careProvide guidance on enteral/parenteral nutrition as appropriate and monitor tolerance and effectiveness

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