Clinical Dietitian: Personal Nutrition Therapy Counseling

MedStar Health; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center develops individualized medical nutrition therapy plans, conducts nutrition assessments, and educates patients and families on special nutritional requirements as part of the patient care team.

The role includes reviewing orders, planning enteral/parenteral nutrition when needed, documenting progress, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to optimize treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition required or equivalent
• 1–2 years experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required
• CNSD certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and food guidelines
• Review medical orders and develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans
• Provide education on nutrition and diet relationships to treatment
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other staff
• Document care plans and patient responses in medical records

Skills

English proficiency

Nutritional assessment

Professional conduct

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Equivalent required

Job description

The Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center develops individualized medical nutrition therapy plans, conducts nutrition assessments, and educates patients and families on special nutritional requirements as part of the patient care team.

The role includes reviewing orders, planning enteral/parenteral nutrition when needed, documenting progress, and coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to optimize treatment outcomes.