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Exciting Opportunity for Nutrition Specialists

Are you a passionate nutrition specialist looking for a fulfilling career that makes a real difference in people's lives? At Encompass Health, you'll be instrumental in promoting health and wellness through tailored nutrition plans. Your key responsibilities will involve evaluating patients' nutritional needs, crafting and implementing effective dietary plans, and educating individuals on healthy eating practices. You will guide patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional health.

Why Join Us?

At Encompass Health, you'll witness the impact of your work from day one. Align yourself with a leading national inpatient rehabilitation provider recognized as one of the “World's Most Admired Companies” and a recipient of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® award.

Benefits That Matter

At Encompass Health, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can excel. From your first day, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.
• Generous paid time off that accumulates as you work.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase programs.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• A vibrant team of individuals who share your passion for making a difference!

Transform Lives as a Nutrition Specialist

• Communicate and counsel patients per physician instructions and dietary guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams involved in patient care.
• Assess referral orders to ensure the adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document significant information in the patient's medical record following established protocols.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt meal options, and support patients with specific dietary requirements.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide appropriate nutritional recommendations.
• Review, update, and approve menus for nutritional completeness.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.
• State licensure is essential.
• Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is preferred.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: One year of experience in Clinical Dietetics.

We look forward to getting to know you and welcoming you to our team. Join us on this incredible journey!