Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Care Plans

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

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized nutrition plans, and educate patients and families on dietary needs during treatment. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to optimize care and ensure meals align with prescribed plans.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, implementing medical nutrition therapy, and documenting patient progress while supporting nutrition education and staff training.

Qualifications

• This role requires knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and diet orders.
• Experience with interprofessional teams and patient education.
• Familiarity with nutrition support modalities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments to establish diet guidelines.
• Review medical orders and develop individualized nutrition plans.
• Provide education to patients and families on nutritional requirements.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists on care plans.
• Document care plans and patient responses in records.
• Assist with menu planning to meet nutritional needs and treatments.
• Support nutrition care rounds and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and counseling

Enteral/Parenteral nutrition

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized nutrition plans, and educate patients and families on dietary needs during treatment. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to optimize care and ensure meals align with prescribed plans.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, implementing medical nutrition therapy, and documenting patient progress while supporting nutrition education and staff training.