Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy & Counseling

MedStar Health; Capitol Heights (MD); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 102.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop and monitor nutrition care plans, and educate patients and families on dietary requirements as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role involves creating personalized medical nutrition therapy plans, coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers, and ensuring compliance with diet prescriptions and documentation in the medical record.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition required or equivalent.
• 1-2 years healthcare experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts patient assessments to establish diet and nutrition plans.
• Reviews medical orders and develops individualized medical nutrition therapy.
• Plans and supervises nutrition education for patients and families.
• Coordinates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers as needed.
• Monitors response to nutrition therapy and adjusts plan for efficacy.
• Ensures documentation of care plans and patient progress in medical records.

Conocimientos

English communication

Ethical professionalism

Patient confidentiality

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Equivalent qualification

Descripción del empleo

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop and monitor nutrition care plans, and educate patients and families on dietary requirements as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role involves creating personalized medical nutrition therapy plans, coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers, and ensuring compliance with diet prescriptions and documentation in the medical record.