Clinical Dietitian

MEDSTAR HEALTH; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to deliver specialized nutritional services across pediatric to geriatric patients. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to tailor nutrition therapy and education to individual needs.

The role emphasizes evidence-based dietary plans, ongoing assessment, and family communication to support optimal health outcomes within the care team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or closely related field required.
• Eligibility for state licensure as a Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred.
• Strong communication skills for patient and family education.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to diverse patient populations.
• Develop individualized nutrition plans and counseling sessions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to implement nutrition services.
• Stay current with nutrition science and best practices.

Skills

Dietary assessment

Nutrition counseling

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

MS Office

Job description

MedStar Health, a leading non-profit healthcare organization in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region, is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals. This position involves providing specialized nutritional services and therapy to our diverse patient population, ranging from pediatric to geriatric individuals. Our focus is on implementing personalized, patient-first health care tailored to the unique needs of each patient. You will collaborate with a diverse team of healthcare professionals to ensure optimal health outcomes through effective dietary management. This role requires keeping abreast of the latest nutritional science trends and effectively communicating dietary plans and advice to patients and their families.