Registered Dietitian

Encompass Health Corporation; Irmo (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 opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

A national healthcare leader in Irmo, SC is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to promote health and wellness through personalized nutrition plans. Responsibilities include assessing patient's nutritional needs, developing dietary plans, and educating patients on healthy eating. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition, relevant licensure, and experience in clinical dietetics. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure is required.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' nutritional needs.
• Develop and implement dietary plans.
• Educate patients on healthy eating habits.
• Monitor patients' nutritional status.
• Document information in medical records.

Skills

Registered Dietitian

Counseling patients

Nutritional assessment

Communication with medical staff

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

State licensure

Job description

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.

At Encompass Health, you’ll experience the difference the moment you become a part of our team, aligning with a rapidly growing 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.

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.