Clinical Dietitian: Lead Medical Nutrition Therapy

MedStar Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized nutrition plans, and monitor responses to therapy. The role involves counseling patients and families on special nutritional needs and collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and therapists as appropriate.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical orders, planning medical nutrition therapy, and providing education and resources to ensure adherence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or equivalent required.
• Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• 1-2 years experience in a healthcare setting required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessment for patients to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Review patient medical orders.
• Develop and implement an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy.
• Provide therapeutic plan for specialized nutrition support including enteral and parenteral.
• Coordinate with Food Service to ensure diet prescriptions are followed.
• Educate patients and families on dietary needs related to treatment.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Enteral nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics

equivalent required

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized nutrition plans, and monitor responses to therapy. The role involves counseling patients and families on special nutritional needs and collaborating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and therapists as appropriate.

Responsibilities include reviewing medical orders, planning medical nutrition therapy, and providing education and resources to ensure adherence and