Rehab Dietitian: Personalized Nutrition & Patient Care

University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital, a venture with Encompass Health; Calhoun (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plans

Health savings accounts

Diverse, supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You’ll instruct post-discharge diets and monitor nutritional status to support recovery in an inpatient rehab setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to established nutrition standards. Join a nationwide leader in post-acute care.

Qualifications

• Registered dietitian with valid credentials.
• Bachelor’s or higher in Food & Nutrition; licensure required.
• Clinical dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other care team members.
• Evaluate referral orders for adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document information in the medical record per standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, assist diets.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide recommendations.
• Review menus for nutritional adequacy and sign off.

Skills

Patient counseling

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Documentation practice

Education

Registered by ADA/CDR

Bachelor’s or higher in Food & Nutrition

State licensure required

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred

Clinical Dietetics experience preferred

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, develop dietary plans, and educate patients on healthy eating. You’ll instruct post-discharge diets and monitor nutritional status to support recovery in an inpatient rehab setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, collaboration with the care team, and adherence to established nutrition standards. Join a nationwide leader in post-acute care.