Clinical Dietitian: Patient Care & Nutrition Education

MedStar Health; Parkville (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a dietitian/nutritionist to monitor nutrition care, manage physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and educate patients on nutrition. Role includes clinical nutrition services and patient education within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documentation in medical records, participation in rounds and care planning, and collaboration with nursing and physicians to optimize patient diets, with emphasis on quality improvement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or nutrition-related field.
• ADA registration and MD license to practice in Maryland within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and educate patients on modified diets.
• Document patient care in medical records and computer systems.
• Participate in rounds and care plan meetings to guide diet therapy.
• Contribute to department quality improvement and policy adherence.

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland is seeking a dietitian/nutritionist to monitor nutrition care, manage physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and educate patients on nutrition. Role includes clinical nutrition services and patient education within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include documentation in medical records, participation in rounds and care planning, and collaboration with nursing and physicians to optimize patient diets, with emphasis on quality improvement and compliance.