Dietitian - Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nephrology

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians in Baltimore is seeking a qualified Dietitian/Nutritionist. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to provide nutrition care to high-risk patients and participating in the education of dietetic interns. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, be registered with the CDR, and possess a Maryland licensure. The position offers a supportive environment and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field required.
• Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Current licensure in Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist required.
• Clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian at a hospital facility.
• Completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or Specialty Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide optimal nutrition care to patients at high nutrition risk.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and participate in education.
• Identify resources for patients to support nutrition needs.

Skills

Clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian

Knowledge of nutrition care

Team collaboration

Education and training skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Registration by CDR

Licensure in Maryland as Dietitian/Nutritionist

Tools

Nutrition care programs

Job description

Under limited supervision, collaborates with members of the healthcare team, may be required to attend rounds and independently provides optimal nutrition care to patients at high nutrition risk based on own knowledge and clinical skills. Able to work as part of the team to participate in education, training, and expertise as a professional resource to members of the healthcare team, nutritionists, dietetic interns, and dietetic technicians to advance their development in the field. Working within a matrix organization to identify resources for patients and division to support the nutrition needs of the program; and other duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field required
• Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) required
• Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietitian/Nutritionist required
• Clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian at a hospital facility. Will consider experience during in non-hospital facility especially within Pediatric or GI related areas/populations
• Prior completion of a Specialty Fellowship Program or Specialty Certification: e.g. CNSC, CDE, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC. Commitment to working independently and building a strong, successful nutrition program within the Division of Pediatric GI.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits.