Registered Dietitian: Rehab Nutrition & Patient Counseling

Encompass Health Corporation; West Pea Ridge (WV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match and ESPP

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Inclusive, supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans in a hospital setting. You will assess patients, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating and post-discharge diets.

The role involves coordinating with physicians, documenting in medical records, and ensuring nutritional adequacy of menus and plans for diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Counsel patients on post-discharge diets and nutrition plans.
• Assess nutritional needs and monitor status.
• Develop and implement dietary plans.
• Document in medical records per standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with physicians and care team about nutrition care.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Implement nutritional care plans and adapt menus for dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide recommendations.
• Review and sign off on menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Counseling patients

Nutrition assessment

Diet planning

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Dietitian to promote health through personalized nutrition plans in a hospital setting. You will assess patients, develop and implement dietary plans, and educate on healthy eating and post-discharge diets.

The role involves coordinating with physicians, documenting in medical records, and ensuring nutritional adequacy of menus and plans for diverse patient needs.