Nutrition Specialist

Exciting Opportunity for a Nutrition Specialist

Are you a passionate nutrition expert looking to make a meaningful impact in people's lives? At Encompass Health, you will be essential in fostering health and wellness through tailored nutrition strategies. In this role, you will assess patients' dietary needs, craft and execute personalized meal plans, and educate individuals on healthy eating practices. You will also guide patients on their dietary requirements post-discharge and monitor their nutritional health. If you are enthusiastic about transforming lives through nutrition and aligning with a mission that emphasizes community health, we invite you to join us and enhance the well-being of those around you.

Experience the Encompass Health Difference

Becoming a part of our team means joining a leading national inpatient rehabilitation provider. We have earned accolades such as being named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, reflecting our commitment to our team and the community.

Generous Benefits to Support Your Career

From your first day at Encompass Health, enjoy a range of benefits designed to help you flourish:

• Affordable health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Generous paid time off that builds over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing education opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company matching and employee stock purchase options.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• A supportive community of dedicated colleagues!

Become the Nutrition Specialist You've Always Wanted to Be

• Engage and counsel patients following physicians' orders and dietary guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to provide holistic care.
• Assess referral orders to evaluate nutrition intake methods.
• Document essential patient information per established protocols.
• Implement tailored nutritional care plans and assist with special dietary requirements.
• Conduct calorie counts and provide tailored recommendations.
• Review and finalize menus for nutritional compliance.

Qualifications

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

The Encompass Health Approach

We pride ourselves on leading with empathy, prioritizing ethics, and building a positive team environment. With over 150 locations nationwide and a dedicated team of over 36,000 staff, Encompass Health is a trusted name in post-acute care.

We celebrate diversity and uphold equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of background or identity. We look forward to meeting you and embarking on this exciting journey together!