Dietitian

Job overview

Dietitian onsite, Lynnfield, MA, United States Compensation is not specified This role supports the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England. This position is responsible for assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing and implementing dietary plans, and providing education on healthy eating habits. The dietitian will instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status, playing a crucial role in promoting health and wellness.

What you'll do

• Communicate with and counsel patients per physician orders and diet instruction.
• Communicate with physicians and other involved disciplines in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document pertinent information in the patient's medical record according to established standards.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review, revise, and sign off menus for nutritional adequacy.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution with a major in Food & Nutrition

Experience

1 year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred

Skills & competencies

dietitian

nutrition services

full-time

lynnfield ma

united states

registered dietitian

clinical dietetics

patient care

health and wellness

nutrition planning

dietary management

rehabilitation

Benefits & perks

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts

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.