Lead Dietitian

Job overview

The Lead Dietitian role is onsite in Lexington, MA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Encompass Health’s inpatient rehabilitation care and its mission to enhance the well-being of patients in the community. The dietitian assesses nutritional needs, develops and implements dietary plans, and educates patients, including on post-discharge diets. By monitoring nutrition and coordinating with physicians and other care disciplines, the role contributes to patient care and rehabilitation.

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 nutritional 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

lead dietitian

lexington ma

encompass health

inpatient rehabilitation

clinical nutrition

patient counseling

nutrition care plans

post-discharge diets

registered dietitian

state licensure

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and state licensure required; Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred. One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred.

About the employer

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