Registered Dietitian

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Pelion (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a dedicated dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans. Responsibilities include assessing patients' needs, developing dietary plans, and educating on healthy eating.

Qualified candidates will be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and possess relevant state licensure. The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with generous paid time off.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients' nutritional needs.
• Develop and implement dietary plans.
• Educate patients on post-discharge diets.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Diet planning

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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