Dietitian

Job overview

The Dietitian role is onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with compensation not specified. The position supports patient care at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise, part of a national inpatient rehabilitation provider. The dietitian assesses nutritional needs, develops and implements individualized dietary plans, and educates patients about healthy eating and post-discharge diets. The role contributes to rehabilitation by coordinating nutrition care with physicians and other disciplines and monitoring patients’ nutritional status.

What you'll do

• Counsel patients according to physician orders and diet instructions
• communicate with physicians and other care disciplines
• evaluate referral orders and nutrition intake methods
• document pertinent information in medical records
• implement nutrition care plans and adapt menus
• assist patients with special dietary needs
• conduct calorie counts and make recommendations
• review, revise, and approve menus for nutritional adequacy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

dietitian

fort lauderdale fl

encompass health

rehabilitation hospital

clinical nutrition

nutrition assessment

dietary plans

patient education

registered dietitian

state licensure

inpatient rehabilitation

patient care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• company-matching 401(k)
• employee stock purchase plan
• flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Why this role

Benefits are available from day one, including tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities.

About the employer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Sunrise is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.