Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Therapy & Patient Education

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized nutrition plans, and monitor outcomes as part of a collaborative care team. The role includes counseling patients and families on specialized nutrition needs and coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition, 1–2 years of healthcare experience, and active licensure; CNSD preferred for advanced nutrition support.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Review patient medical orders and develop an individualized medical nutrition therapy plan.
• Provide therapeutic plans for specialized nutrition support (enteral and parenteral).
• Collaborate with Food Service to ensure conformance to diet prescriptions.
• Document nutrition care plans and patient responses in the medical record.
• Educate patients and families about diet’s impact on treatment.

Skills

Policy compliance

English skills

Ethics & integrity

Customer service

Diversity & teamwork

Confidentiality

Nutrition knowledge

Enteral feeding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Equivalent qualification

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop individualized nutrition plans, and monitor outcomes as part of a collaborative care team. The role includes counseling patients and families on specialized nutrition needs and coordinating with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics/nutrition, 1–2 years of healthcare experience, and active licensure; CNSD preferred for advanced nutrition support.