Registered Dietitian

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Gilbert (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is looking for a dedicated Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. In this role, you'll assess patients' nutritional needs, implement dietary plans, and educate them on healthy eating.

As a part of a supportive team, you'll benefit from affordable medical plans, generous paid time off, and opportunities for continuous education. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients!

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• State licensure required.
• Involvement in clinical dietetics.
• Preferred membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs.
• Develop and implement dietary plans.
• Educate on healthy eating habits.
• Instruct on post-discharge diets.
• Monitor nutritional status.

Skills

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Counseling patients

Nutritional care plans

Clinical Dietetics experience

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

State licensure

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.

A Glimpse into Our World

At Encompass Health, you‘ll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team. Working with us means aligning with a rapidly growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader.

Starting Perks and Benefits

From day one, you will have access to:

• 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.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what‘s right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. 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.

At Encompass Health, 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.

We‘re eagerly looking forward to meeting you, and we genuinely mean that. Join us on this remarkable journey!