Registered Dietitian
On-siteWest Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Assess patients' nutritional needs, develop and implement personalized dietary plans, and provide education on healthy eating habits. Instruct patients on post-discharge diets, monitor nutritional status, and communicate with physicians and other disciplines per orders. Evaluate referral orders for adequacy, document pertinent information in medical records, and implement care plans by adapting menus and assisting with special dietary needs. Conduct calorie counts, make appropriate recommendations, and review or sign off menus for nutritional adequacy. This role supports Encompass Health's mission to enhance patient well-being within our national inpatient rehabilitation network.
Required Qualifications
- Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
- State licensure required
- Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition
Desired Qualifications
- Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred
- One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred
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