Dietitian Licensed

As a Dietitian at Encompass Health, your main responsibilities include assessing patients' nutritional needs, developing personalized dietary plans, counseling patients on healthy eating habits, instructing on post-discharge diets, monitoring their nutritional status, and documenting relevant information in medical records. Your role is key to promoting overall health and wellness in the community.

To become a Dietitian at Encompass Health, you must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, possess state licensure, and ideally be a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food and Nutrition from an accredited institution is required, along with preferred clinical dietetics experience.

The compensation range for a Dietitian at Encompass Health is between $26.00 and $46.00 per hour, depending on experience and certifications. For PRN positions, the rate is set at $32/hour, ensuring competitive pay for your valuable expertise in the field.

Dietitians at Encompass Health enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company-matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plans, and access to flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Encompass Health supports the professional development of Dietitians through continuous education opportunities, a vibrant community focused on career growth, and competitive benefits. You’ll have access to resources that foster your skills and allow you to thrive in your career.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of dietary plans you have created, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved. Highlight your method of assessing nutritional needs and how you ensure the plans are personalized for each patient's unique circumstances.

In your response, focus on your counseling techniques. Discuss the importance of empathy, active listening, and education in overcoming resistance. Share a specific example of how you've successfully motivated a patient to embrace healthier choices.

Discuss various methods to stay informed, such as attending workshops, subscribing to nutrition journals, participating in webinars, and being an active member of professional organizations. Emphasize your commitment to ongoing learning in the field.

Share details about your experience collaborating with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Highlight how effective communication and collaboration contribute to improving patient outcomes, and provide an example if possible.

Explain your process for accurate and thorough documentation. Emphasize the importance of adhering to established standards and how proper documentation ensures comprehensive patient care and effective communication with other healthcare providers.

Talk about your techniques for assessing nutritional intake, including reviewing dietary histories, conducting calorie counts, and making necessary adjustments based on patients' needs. Share any specific assessment tools you utilize.

Provide insights into typical dietary challenges, such as food preferences, cultural influences, or medical conditions. Discuss how you address these challenges with tailored solutions to meet patients' nutritional needs effectively.

Share a compelling story that outlines the specific dietary intervention you implemented and the measurable outcomes of that intervention. Focus on the impact it had on the patient’s health and well-being.

Describe your process for reviewing and revising menus, including how you assess nutritional content and balance. Share criteria you follow to ensure the menu caters to various dietary needs.

Explain your approach to accommodating special dietary needs, including conducting thorough assessments, collaborating with healthcare teams, and customizing dietary plans. Provide an example of a special case you successfully managed.