Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy & Counseling

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

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Maryland is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop nutrition plans, and monitor progress as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will counsel patients and families on specialized nutrition needs, review orders, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers to optimize care.

Req. Bachelor's in dietetics or equivalent; 1–2 years healthcare; licensure/registration; Academy membership; CNSD preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of healthcare experience is required.
• Current state licensure/registration and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership are required; CNSD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and nutrition guidelines.
• Develop and implement medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Counsel patients and families on nutrition needs.
• Review medical orders and monitor progress.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for nutrition care.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

English communication

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Equivalent

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Maryland is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop nutrition plans, and monitor progress as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will counsel patients and families on specialized nutrition needs, review orders, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers to optimize care.

Req. Bachelor's in dietetics or equivalent; 1–2 years healthcare; licensure/registration; Academy membership; CNSD preferred.