Clinical Dietitian: Personalized Nutrition Therapy & Care

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

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop nutrition plans, and educate patients and families about dietary considerations in their treatment. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and case managers to implement evidence-based nutrition therapy.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics or equivalent, 1–2 years healthcare experience, current state licensure, and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership; CNSD preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition required or equivalent.
• 1–2 years experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Current state licensure/registration required and Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required; CNSD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to establish diet and nutrition plans.
• Review medical orders and develop individualized nutrition therapy.
• Provide education to patients and families on nutrition and treatment impact.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and others for care plans.
• Monitor and adjust nutrition therapy to achieve optimal status.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to assess patients, develop nutrition plans, and educate patients and families about dietary considerations in their treatment. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists and case managers to implement evidence-based nutrition therapy.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Dietetics or equivalent, 1–2 years healthcare experience, current state licensure, and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership; CNSD preferred.