Clinical Dietitian: Patient Nutrition & Education Lead

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide medical nutrition therapy and education to patients. You will evaluate nutrition needs, develop care plans, and document care in patient records while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field, ADA registration, and Maryland licensure within 180 days. Prior experience is not required; salary range is USD 61,838 to 111,259 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field.
• ADA registration required; Maryland licensure within 180 days.
• Prior work experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy and education to patients.
• Documents care in medical records and Computrition system.
• Participates in rounds and care plan meetings with the healthcare team.
• Educates patients on modified diets and dietary plans.
• Assists with supervision of the Diet Office and provides guidance.
• Represents the department on quality improvement teams.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide medical nutrition therapy and education to patients. You will evaluate nutrition needs, develop care plans, and document care in patient records while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or a nutrition-related field, ADA registration, and Maryland licensure within 180 days. Prior experience is not required; salary range is USD 61,838 to 111,259 per year.