Registered Clinical Dietitian

Encompass Health, a national leader in inpatient rehabilitation, is seeking a Registered Clinical Dietitian to join our Birmingham, AL hospital. In this role, you will provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients recovering from major illnesses and injuries, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and therapists. You will educate patients and families, support quality and regulatory standards, and contribute to a compassionate, team-oriented, patient-centered environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and specialization. Key Responsibilities Provide medical nutrition therapy for rehabilitation patients based on clinical assessments and evidence-based guidelines Develop, implement, and adjust individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary rehab team Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and participate in care conferences and discharge planning Educate patients and families on diet, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to support recovery and chronic disease management Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and hospital nutrition standards and policies Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and food service staff to optimize patient outcomes Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical best practices in nutrition careProvide guidance on enteral/parenteral nutrition as appropriate and monitor tolerance and effectiveness Additional Focus Areas Medical nutrition therapy Clinical nutrition assessment Care planning and documentation Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Enteral and parenteral nutrition Nutrition-focused physical exam Regulatory and accreditation compliance Electronic health record (EHR) use Quality improvement in clinical settings Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Required Qualifications Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Registered Dietitian (RD) credential Active state dietitian/nutritionist license (or eligibility) in AL Clinical nutrition experience in acute care or inpatient rehabilitation ServSafe or food safety certification preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr