Clinical Dietitian

Encompass Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care for patients in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In this role, you will assess nutritional status, create individualized care plans, and deliver medical nutrition therapy for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, cardiac events, and major surgeries. You’ll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, document outcomes, and support quality initiatives within our patient-centered, growth-focused culture. Assess patients’ nutritional status and develop individualized care plans in an inpatient rehabilitation setting Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and case managers on interdisciplinary care teams Provide medical nutrition therapy for complex conditions such as stroke, brain injury, cardiac and orthopedic rehab Educate patients and families on diet, lifestyle, and discharge nutrition plans to support long-term recovery Monitor patient progress, adjust nutrition interventions, and document care in the electronic medical record Participate in care conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and regulatory compliance activities Ensure adherence to clinical nutrition standards, hospital policies, and state/federal regulations Mentor or guide dietetic interns or new staff as appropriate Clinical nutrition assessment Medical nutrition therapy Enteral/parenteral nutrition planning Care planning and documentation (EMR) Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Knowledge of rehabilitation care and disease states Regulatory and clinical standards compliance (e.g., Joint Commission) Menu planning and nutrient analysis Quality improvement and outcomes monitoring Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential State dietitian/nutritionist licensure (as applicable) ServSafe or food safety certification (preferred) Clinical nutrition or CNSC certification (preferred) #J-18808-Ljbffr