Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Patient Care

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

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to develop individualized medical nutrition therapy, assess patient needs, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and case managers to optimize nutritional status.

The role includes planning diets, monitoring therapy, and ensuring conformance to diet prescriptions while working with the food service team in a care-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition required or equivalent.
• 1–2 years experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Current state licensure/registration required; Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred.
• CNSD - Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian, active CDR registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine 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

Dietetics/Nutrition

Healthcare exp

Licensure/Registration

Professional orgs

CNSD cert (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition

Equivalent acceptable

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to develop individualized medical nutrition therapy, assess patient needs, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and case managers to optimize nutritional status.

The role includes planning diets, monitoring therapy, and ensuring conformance to diet prescriptions while working with the food service team in a care-focused environment.