Clinical Dietitian: Personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy

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

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to collect information, develop care plans, and monitor patients’ nutritional status. You will counsel patients and families on specialized nutrition requirements and work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers as needed.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, implementing nutrition plans, educating patients, documenting outcomes, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition required or equivalent.
• Current state licensure/registration required; active Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics member.
• Experience in healthcare settings (1–2 years) preferred; CNSD certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and nutrition plans.
• Develop and monitor medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Counsel patients and families on nutrition requirements and treatment goals.
• Review medical orders and coordinate with interdisciplinary team.
• Document care plans and patient responses in medical records.
• Educate patients on diet, nutrition support, and food/drug interactions.
• Direct clinical/support staff and participate in relevant committees.

Skills

Communication

Ethics

Professionalism

Customer service

Cultural competency

Confidentiality

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics/nutrition

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to collect information, develop care plans, and monitor patients’ nutritional status. You will counsel patients and families on specialized nutrition requirements and work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers as needed.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, implementing nutrition plans, educating patients, documenting outcomes, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.