Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy

MedStar Health; Fulton (MD); 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 nutrition care plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and families on specialized nutritional needs.

The role requires coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals, reviewing orders, and delivering medical nutrition therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Assess patients to establish diet guidelines and goals.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments to establish diet and nutrition plans.
• Reviews patient medical orders and implements medical nutrition therapy.
• Plans menus that meet nutritional needs and dietary prescriptions.
• Documents care plans and patient responses in the medical record.
• Educates patients and families about nutrition and treatment impact.
• Coordinates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop nutrition care plans, monitor progress, and educate patients and families on specialized nutritional needs.

The role requires coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health professionals, reviewing orders, and delivering medical nutrition therapy as part of a multidisciplinary team.