CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST

Company: Encompass Health
Location: Shenandoah
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Clinical Nutritionist Career Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated clinical nutritionist to join our team at Encompass Health. In this role, you will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop and implement dietary plans, and provide education on healthy eating habits. You will also be responsible for instructing patients on post-discharge diets and monitoring their nutritional status. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on individuals' lives through nutrition, we invite you to consider joining us on our mission to enhance the well-being of the patients we serve. Starting Perks and Benefits

• 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. Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
  • Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Review, revise, and sign off menus for nutritional adequacy. Qualifications
    • Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
    • State licensure required.
    • Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
    • Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition.
    • One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

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