Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

MedStar Health; Lochearn (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Dietitian/Nutritionist to monitor nutritional care, manage physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and provide nutrition education to patients. This role includes documentation of care, rounds participation, and contribution to education programs within the hospital.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a related field, and registration/licensure in Maryland is expected. Prior work experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or nutrition-related field required.
• Prior work experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality medical nutrition therapy and patient nutrition consults.
• Educates patients on modified diets and nutrition education.
• Documents nutrition care in the medical record with required reporting.
• Participates in rounds and care plan meetings as a nutrition resource.
• Supports supervision of the Diet Office and department quality initiatives.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or nutrition-related field

Tools

Computrition

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Dietitian/Nutritionist to monitor nutritional care, manage physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and provide nutrition education to patients. This role includes documentation of care, rounds participation, and contribution to education programs within the hospital.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a related field, and registration/licensure in Maryland is expected. Prior work experience is not required.