Dietitian

Encompass Health seeks a compassionate Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In this role, you will complete nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor outcomes for patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. You'll collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, and physicians to support functional recovery, while educating patients and families on therapeutic diets and long-term nutrition goals. Join a mission-driven team focused on high-quality, patient-centered care and enjoy growth opportunities in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to inpatient rehabilitation patients based on clinical assessments and physician orders.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and therapists, to support rehab goals.
• Educate patients and families on diet modifications, chronic disease management, and safe discharge nutrition plans.
• Document assessments, care plans, and outcomes in the EMR according to regulatory and facility standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to a positive, patient-centered care culture.

Required Skills

• Medical nutrition therapy
• Clinical assessment and documentation
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition support
• Care planning and goal setting
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Patient and family education
• Menu and diet planning in healthcare
• Nutritional risk screening
• Regulatory and documentation compliance
• Electronic medical record (EMR) use