Lead Dietician
In your role as the lead dietician, you will plan theuraputic diets for patients and consult on their dietary needs. You serve as the connection between the dietary staff and the nutrition department, ensuring staff are meeting high standards of care for patients. You will aim to create a more personal, exceptional care and the positive effect it has on patients. Take this chance to have an impact on each patient in a more profound way during their stay with us. Make the most of your clinical and management skills as an Encompass Health leader.
As the lead dietician, you'll channel your knowledge, skills, ambition, and experience on a daily basis. Inspire our patients to progress each day as you:
Monitor Nutrition Services provided to patients to ensure that standards of care are met in accordance with all associated regulatory agencies and the administrative policies of the hospital
Instruct patients in diets for home use prior to discharge and as outpatients
Monitor past and present nutritional status and makes recommendations to the health care team based on available data
Ensure the accuracy of food production as related to modified diets
Promote an inclusive culture that is respectful of diversity.
Credentials:
Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association
Must be licensed as a Registered Dietitian as applicable per state requirements
Member of the American Dietetic Association preferred
Experience:
Bachelor Science or advanced degree preferred from an accredited institution, with a major in Food & Nutrition.
3 years experience in Clinical Dietetics preferred
Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that start on day one, including:
Benefits that begin when you do.
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the needs of full and part-time employees and their families.
Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
Job Code: 100073