Dietitian

MedStar Health; Rosedale (MD); On-site; USD 84,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Medical Group II, LLC d/b/a MedStar Medical Group in Nottingham, MD seeks a full-time Dietitian to oversee medical nutrition therapy, implement physician-ordered diets, and educate patients on nutrition in a hospital-affiliated setting.

The role includes developing nutrition projects, staff in-services, and nutrition counseling for bariatric patients, with comprehensive documentation in the medical record.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Dietetics, Food Science and Technology, or nutrition related field.
• Registration with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Maryland license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Monitor nutritional care and manage physician-ordered therapeutic diets.
• Provide nutritional education to patients and participate in nutrition projects and education programs.
• Assist with staff in-services on medical nutrition therapy, policy and procedures.
• Consult with nursing and medical staff regarding patient diets and care.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nutrition counseling for bariatric patients.
• Document nutrition care in the medical record and prepare required documentation.

Education

Ph.D. in Dietetics / nutrition-related field

Job description

About The Job

MedStar Medical Group II, LLC d/b/a MedStar Medical Group has an opening for the full-time position of Dietitian based in Nottingham, MD.

Job Duties

• Monitor nutritional care, manage physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and provide nutritional education to patients.
• Implement protocols, patient care, and metabolic/sterile kitchen supervision and teaching.
• Participate in the development of nutrition projects, research, and educational programs.
• Assist with in-services of departmental associates regarding medical nutrition therapy, policy and procedure, and other topics as assigned by the Director.
• Attend health care team meetings regularly to discuss patient care needs.
• Consult with nursing personnel and patients concerning patients' diets.
• Communicate individually with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff regarding patient care for individuals at risk.
• Provide both pre-operative and post-operative nutrition counseling to patients enrolled in bariatric surgery program to assist with dietary and behavioral modifications necessary to ensure success.
• Document relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in the medical record.
• Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Educate patients on modified diets through individual discussions with the patient and family as requested by the health care team, patient and/or family.
• Provide high-quality medical nutrition therapy.
• Review medical records of patients/residents for nutritional consults and with abnormal nutritional parameters and provide appropriate recommendations.

Requirements

• Position requires a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Dietetics, Food Science and Technology, or nutrition related field of study. Foreign degree equivalent accepted.
• Position requires registration with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a license to practice as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in The State of Maryland.

Location:
5020 Campbell Blvd, Suite L/M, Nottingham, MD 21236

Salary: $83,595 - $101,150.40 / year

Why join MedStar Medical Group?
We are a progressive, forward-thinking organization that enables you to define your own future - by region, specialty, or professional interest. We are also among the nation's 15 largest medical groups, with the resources of highly respected MedStar Health behind us. We are collaborative, too. Your input and opinions concerning quality of patient care, your practice and this organization truly matter. You'll also find balance here. We work hard, but we also value our personal lives and pursuits beyond the workplace. If you want an exciting career that is always challenging, always rewarding.

This position has a hiring range of USD $83,595.00 - USD $101,150.40 /Yr.