Clinical Dietitian

MEDSTAR HEALTH; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to join our team of healthcare professionals. This role provides specialized nutritional services and therapy to diverse patient populations, from pediatric to geriatric, with a patient-first approach.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and communicate personalized dietary plans, monitor outcomes, and stay current with nutrition science to support optimal health across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or equivalent required.
• RD certification preferred; licensure where required.
• Strong communication and counseling skills for diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nutritional services and therapy to patients across age groups.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop, implement and monitor dietary plans.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and lifestyle changes; document progress.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Dietary counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification

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.