Director of Nutrition and Food Services

Encompass Health is looking for Director of Nutrition and Food Services in Curtisville, PA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3956044606 is live since 2026-11-09 23:22:13.
Encompass Health seeks a Nutrition Services Director to lead all nutrition and food service operations in our inpatient rehabilitation hospital. This role oversees clinical nutrition care, menu planning, and safe food production to support recovery for patients with complex medical needs. The director ensures regulatory compliance, manages budgets, supervises and develops staff, and drives quality and safety initiatives. In our collaborative, patient-centered culture, you’ll partner with an interdisciplinary team, contribute to clinical excellence, and grow as a healthcare leader. Lead and manage nutrition services and food service operations in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital Oversee clinical nutrition assessment, care planning, and therapeutic diet implementation Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS, state and local health codes) Develop, mentor, schedule, and evaluate nutrition and food service staff Manage department budget, purchasing, and inventory to balance quality and cost Design and maintain patient-centered menus that meet medical, cultural, and safety requirements Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehab team to support patient recovery goals Monitor quality, safety, and patient satisfaction metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives Ensure robust food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices Provide or oversee patient, family, and staff education on nutrition-related topics Clinical nutrition assessment and care planning Healthcare food service operations management Menu planning and therapeutic diets Regulatory compliance (Joint Commission, CMS, state) Budgeting and cost control Staff supervision and scheduling Quality improvement and performance metrics Vendor and inventory management Electronic health records (EHR) documentation Patient and family nutrition education Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) State dietetics/nutrition licensure (as applicable) ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification Management or leadership training in healthcare preferred5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386 read more