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Dietitian

Encompass Health

#Patient Assessment #State Licensure #Medical Record #Inpatient Rehabilitation #Post-Acute Care #Physician Orders #Dietitian #Commission on Dietetic Registration #Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Quick overview

The dietitian will be responsible for communicating with and counseling patients according to physician orders and diet instructions, while also evaluating referral orders to ensure adequate nutrition intake methods. Key duties include implementing nutritional care plans, adapting menus, conducting calorie counts, and documenting all pertinent information in the patient's medical record.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association and hold state licensure, with a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition required. One year of Clinical Dietetics experience is preferred, and membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is desired.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreePatient EducationPhysician CommunicationMedical Record DocumentationPatient CounselingNutritional Needs AssessmentNutritional Status MonitoringCalorie CountingDietitian SkillsDietary Plan DevelopmentPost-Discharge Diet InstructionReferral Order EvaluationNutritional Care Plan ImplementationMenu AdaptationDiet Instruction Communication

Job description

Dietitian Career Opportunity Appreciated for your Dietitian Skills 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.
If you're passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition and are seeking a rewarding career that aligns with your values, consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve in your community.
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.
Our achievements include being named one of the "World’s Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among other accolades, which is nothing short of amazing.
Starting Perks and Benefits At Encompass Health, we are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and caring environment where you can thrive.
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.

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