Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Care Plans

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

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop nutrition plans, and monitor outcomes within an interdisciplinary team. You will advise on specialized nutrition support, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, and educate patients and families on dietary needs relevant to their treatment.

The role requires a dietetics/nutrition degree, state licensure, and active ADA membership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition required or equivalent
• 1–2 years healthcare experience required
• Current state licensure/registration required; ADA membership preferred (CND/CNSD)

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Develop and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provide therapeutic plans for enteral and parenteral feeding.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and its impact on treatment.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses and other health professionals.
• Ensure nutrition plans are documented in medical records.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop nutrition plans, and monitor outcomes within an interdisciplinary team. You will advise on specialized nutrition support, collaborate with physicians and nursing staff, and educate patients and families on dietary needs relevant to their treatment.

The role requires a dietetics/nutrition degree, state licensure, and active ADA membership.