Clinical Dietitian: Personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy

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

Job summary

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, establish diet plans, and monitor nutrition therapy. You will work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to ensure tailored medical nutrition therapy and education for patients and families.

You will review medical orders, develop individualized plans including enteral/parenteral support when needed, and educate patients on diet’s role in treatment while maintaining documentation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine diet and nutrition needs.
• Develop and implement an individualized medical nutrition therapy plan.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition therapy as needed.
• Provide patient and family education on nutrition and treatment implications.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Equivalent education

Job description

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center seeks a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, establish diet plans, and monitor nutrition therapy. You will work with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other care team members to ensure tailored medical nutrition therapy and education for patients and families.

You will review medical orders, develop individualized plans including enteral/parenteral support when needed, and educate patients on diet’s role in treatment while maintaining documentation