Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an entry-level Clinical Dietitian I to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across our regional health system, including inpatient and outpatient settings. You will complete nutrition assessments, create individualized care plans, and deliver patient education to support healing and disease management.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and care teams, participate in performance improvement initiatives, and mentor dietetic interns

Qualifications

• RDN credential from CDR or eligibility within specified timeframe.
• State licensure as required by Maryland or Washington, D.C.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program.
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred or willingness to obtain (optional).

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Assess nutritional status using clinical data and dietary histories.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans, including diet prescriptions and counseling.
• Document care in the electronic medical record and monitor patient progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care-team members on rounds.
• Educate patients and families on diet modifications and chronic disease management.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Clinical nutrition assessment

Enteral and parenteral nutrition

EMR documentation

Nutrition care process

Diet education and counseling

Interdisciplinary care coordination

Regulatory standards

Diabetes and renal nutrition

Evidence-based practice

Education

CDR–RDN credential

Maryland or DC state licensure

ACEND-accredited internship or supervised practice

CNSC (preferred) or willingness to obtain

Job description

As a Clinical Dietitian I at MedStar Health, you will provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to diverse patients across our regional health system. In this entry-level clinical role, you’ll complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and deliver education that supports healing, chronic disease management, and prevention. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and care teams in a patient-first, mission-driven environment that values learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement. MedStar Health offers robust clinical training, access to innovative practices, career pathways, and opportunities to serve varied communities across the Maryland-Washington, D.C. region while advancing your expertise in hospital-based nutrition care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for inpatient and outpatient populations under physician orders.
• Assess nutritional status using clinical data, dietary histories, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Develop and implement nutrition care plans, including diet prescriptions, counseling, and education.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust interventions, and document care in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and other team members on care rounds.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diet modifications, chronic disease management, and wellness.
• Participate in performance improvement, clinical protocols, and quality/safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, Joint Commission, and hospital nutrition standards.
• Precept and mentor dietetic interns and support staff as assigned.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain competency in clinical nutrition.

Required Skills

• Medical nutrition therapy
• Clinical nutrition assessment
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition
• Electronic medical records (EMR) documentation
• Nutrition care process (NCP)
• Diet education and counseling
• Interdisciplinary care coordination
• Regulatory and Joint Commission standards
• Diabetes and renal nutrition management
• Evidence-based practice in clinical nutrition

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from CDR (or eligibility within specified timeframe)
• State licensure as required by Maryland or Washington, D.C.
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred or willingness to obtain (optional)