Clinical Dietitian

Encompass Health seeks a PRN Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care for inpatient rehabilitation patients in Birmingham, AL. In this flexible-schedule role, you’ll assess nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery from major illness or injury. Responsibilities include patient and family education, accurate EMR documentation, and maintaining regulatory compliance. Join a patient-centered, team-oriented culture that promotes clinical excellence, professional growth, specialty training, and internal career mobility. Provide medical nutrition therapy for inpatient rehabilitation patients based on clinical assessments and care plans Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers on interdisciplinary care teams Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans and goals Educate patients and families on diet, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications for continued recovery Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record in a timely, accurate manner Monitor patients’ progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and participate in care conferences Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, hospital policies, and evidence-based nutrition practices Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical best practices Coordinate PRN schedule flexibly to support patient and unit needs, including potential weekends/holidays Maintain professional competencies through continuing education and specialty training Key Skills Medical nutrition therapy Clinical nutrition assessment Care plan development Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Therapeutic diets and tube feeding management Nutrition-focused physical exam Regulatory and clinical compliance Quality improvement in clinical settings Benefits and Perks Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential State licensure as a dietitian in AL (or eligibility) ServSafe or food safety training (preferred) Clinical nutrition or CNSC certification (preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr Roselle Center for Healing