Dietitian

BrightSpring Health Services • Doylestown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Rehab Without Walls’ Home & Community Program is seeking a Clinical Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition services to individuals recovering from brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke/CVA, and other complex medical and neurological conditions. The role brings facility-based clinical nutrition expertise into patients’ homes and communities, translating clinical recommendations into practical changes that support everyday life, recovery, and functional goals. The Dietitian works with autonomy while collaborating with patients, families, physicians, nursing personnel, and clinical teams.

The position provides professional nutritional services in accordance with applicable state practice acts, professional standards, government regulations, company policies, and healthcare standards. Under general supervision, the Dietitian assesses patients’ nutritional status, develops and revises individualized nutrition plans, advises physicians and nursing personnel, educates patients and families, monitors responses to dietary treatment, and participates in quality improvement and continuing education activities. The position is listed as PRN and pays $38.00–$42.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Degree in Nutrition or equivalent.
• Current Registered Dietitian licensure or certification in the state(s) of practice, as required by the applicable state(s).
• Minimum of six months of related experience generally required.
• Clinical dietitian experience in a hospital, inpatient rehabilitation program, skilled nursing facility, or similar facility-based clinical setting.
• Ability to support individuals with complex medical and nutritional needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing individualized nutrition plans based on clinical needs, lifestyle, and functional goals.
• Comfort working with autonomy while maintaining interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Interest in providing care in patients’ homes and communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nutritional services in compliance with state practice acts, professional standards, and individual patient needs.
• Follow applicable laws and regulations, company policies and procedures, and healthcare standards.
• Interview patients and assess and evaluate their nutritional status.
• Determine patients’ dietary needs and advise physicians and nursing personnel.
• Consult with patients’ physicians to establish dietary treatments and requirements.
• Prepare and calculate therapeutic diets to meet patients’ specific requirements.
• Guide and assist patients and family members in understanding, accepting, and following physician-ordered dietary modifications.
• Instruct patients and family members on dietary restrictions and drug-nutrient interactions as appropriate.
• Observe patient responses to dietary treatment, note changes in condition, and advise physicians, Nurse Supervisors, and/or Clinical Coordinators.
• Revise nutritional plans as appropriate based on patients’ conditions and physicians’ orders.
• Protect the confidentiality of patient files and documentation, and share confidential information only when access is established and sharing is in the patient’s best interest.
• Maintain and enhance clinical practice skills through staff development and continuing education programs.
• Participate in assigned quality assessment and improvement activities, including communicating information that supports data collection and root cause analysis.
• Adhere to and participate in the company’s HIPAA privacy and Business Ethics and Compliance programs and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Hourly pay rather than visit-based compensation.
• Paid drive and travel time.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Access to continuing education and professional development.
• Meaningful, individualized care in home and community environments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level