Registered Dietitian

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Elgin (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous education

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is looking for a dedicated Dietitian who will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop personalized dietary plans, and provide nutrition education to help improve health and wellness. In this role, you will collaborate with patients and healthcare teams to ensure successful nutritional outcomes. A valid state license and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration are required. Join a community that values your contributions and offers various competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required to practice.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• At least one year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop dietary plans.
• Provide education on healthy eating habits.
• Monitor nutritional status and adapt care plans as needed.
• Document patient's health information accurately.

Skills

Communication with patients

Nutritional care plans

Documentation standards

Clinical Dietetics experience

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job description

Dietitian Career Opportunity

Are you a dedicated dietitian in search of a career that feels close to home and heart? As a dietitian at Encompass Health, you'll play a crucial role in promoting health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. In this role, you will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status. If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well‑being of the patients we serve in your community.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you will be part of a national inpatient rehabilitation leader.

Starting Perks and Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full‑time and part‑time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
• Opportunities for tuition reimbursement and continuous education.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant community of individuals passionate about the work they do!

Become the Dietitian you always wanted to be

• 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.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• 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.

Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post‑acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing. We celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.