Nutrition Specialist

Exciting Opportunity for a Nutrition Specialist Are you a passionate nutrition specialist looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? Join us at Encompass Health, where you'll play an essential role in promoting wellness through tailored nutrition plans. In this position, you will: Assess patients' nutritional needs. Develop and implement effective dietary plans. Educate patients on healthy eating habits. Instruct patients on post-discharge diets and monitor their nutritional status. If you are committed to positively impacting the lives of others through nutrition and align with our mission to enhance the well-being of the community we serve, we invite you to be part of our team. Why Choose Encompass Health? At Encompass Health, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive. From day one, you will enjoy: Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families. Generous paid time off that accrues over time. Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities. Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans. Flexible spending and health savings accounts. A community of passionate coworkers who care about their work. Your Role: As a nutrition specialist, you will: Communicate and counsel patients based on physician orders and dietary instructions. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care. Evaluate referral orders to ensure adequate nutrition intake methods. Document relevant information in the patient's medical record following established standards. Implement nutritional care plans, modify menus, and support patients with special dietary needs. Conduct calorie counts and make tailored recommendations. Review and approve menus for nutritional adequacy. Qualifications Needed: - Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association. - State licensure required. - Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred. - Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited institution in Food & Nutrition. - One year of clinical dietetics experience preferred. The Encompass Health Culture: We lead with empathy, prioritize ethical practices, focus on positivity, and believe in the strength of teamwork. Encompass Health is a leader in post-acute care with over 150 locations nationwide and a growing team of 36,000 dedicated individuals. We value diversity and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.

Created: 2026-03-04