Clinical Dietitian - Medical Nutrition Therapy & Education

MedStar Health; Charlotte Hall (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 individualized medical nutrition therapy plans and monitor progress, coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers. You will educate patients and families on nutrition, review orders, manage enteral/parenteral support, and help ensure quality nutrition care.

Requires bachelor’s in dietetics/nutrition and 1–2 years healthcare experience; active licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years experience in a healthcare setting.
• 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 plans.
• Review medical orders and develop individualized medical nutrition therapy.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and families; coordinate with care team.

Skills

English proficiency

Ethical conduct

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition

Equivalent education

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center to assess patients, develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans and monitor progress, coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers. You will educate patients and families on nutrition, review orders, manage enteral/parenteral support, and help ensure quality nutrition care.

Requires bachelor’s in dietetics/nutrition and 1–2 years healthcare experience; active licensure