Clinical Dietitian: Personalized Medical Nutrition Therapy

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

Job summary

The Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Health in Maryland assesses patients, develops individualized medical nutrition therapy plans, monitors status, and counsels patients and families on specialized dietary requirements.

You will review orders, coordinate with the health care team, provide nutrition education, manage enteral/parenteral support, contribute to quality improvement, and document care in the medical record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition required.
• 1-2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Current state licensure/registration required; active Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred; CNSD certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and food guidelines.
• Review medical orders and develop individualized medical nutrition therapy plans.
• Provide enteral and parenteral nutrition planning and support.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition and treatment impact.
• Document care plans and patient responses in the medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, case managers and therapists.
• Participate in rounds and performance improvement activities.
• Ensure conformance to diet prescriptions with Food Service and staff.

Skills

Clinical Dietitian skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Nutrition assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Job description

The Clinical Dietitian at MedStar Health in Maryland assesses patients, develops individualized medical nutrition therapy plans, monitors status, and counsels patients and families on specialized dietary requirements.

You will review orders, coordinate with the health care team, provide nutrition education, manage enteral/parenteral support, contribute to quality improvement, and document care in the medical record.