Clinical Dietitian - Medical Nutrition Therapy & Care Plans

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center to assess patients, develop medical nutrition therapy plans, and educate patients and families on nutrition needs.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers, document care plans in the medical record, and help optimize nutritional status across the interdisciplinary team. Licensure and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition required or equivalent.
• 1–2 years healthcare experience required.
• Current state licensure/registration required.
• Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required; CNSD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and nutrition guidelines.
• Develop and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other staff.
• Document care plans and patient responses in medical records.
• Oversee dietetic staff and rounds for nutrition care.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Patient counseling

Medical record documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Healthcare compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition

equivalent

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center to assess patients, develop medical nutrition therapy plans, and educate patients and families on nutrition needs.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers, document care plans in the medical record, and help optimize nutritional status across the interdisciplinary team. Licensure and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership are required.