Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition & Patient Care

MedStar Health; Cabin John (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Health provides comprehensive nutrition care, including assessment, nutrition planning, and counseling for patients and families. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians to optimize medical nutrition therapy and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring adherence to dietary prescriptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition is required.
• 1–2 years of experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Current state licensure/registration and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and nutrition plans.
• Develop and implement an individualized medical nutrition therapy plan.
• Provide nutrition education and coordinate with health team.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ethical conduct

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics nutrition

equivalent

Job description

The Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Health provides comprehensive nutrition care, including assessment, nutrition planning, and counseling for patients and families. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians to optimize medical nutrition therapy and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, monitoring progress, and ensuring adherence to dietary prescriptions.