Inpatient Clinical Dietitian I — Nutrition Therapy

MedStar Health; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks a Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatients with diverse conditions, including malnutrition assessment, nutrition-focused exams, and diet education. You will document plans in the medical record and collaborate with physicians and the care team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited internship, a Master’s degree if completed after Jan 1, 2024, and RD licensure with DC DOH

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited internship (RDE considered).
• Master's degree required if completed after 01/01/2024.
• 1–2 years clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• RD licensure and DC DOH licensure within 90 days are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients per physician orders.
• Formulate nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans.
• Participate in rounds and inter-disciplinary meetings.
• Cross-cover in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Maintain credentials and annual competencies.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Public speaking

EMR navigation

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science

Master's degree (completed after Jan 1 2024)

Registered Dietitian (RD) licensure

DC DOH Dietitian license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks a Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy for inpatients with diverse conditions, including malnutrition assessment, nutrition-focused exams, and diet education. You will document plans in the medical record and collaborate with physicians and the care team.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited internship, a Master’s degree if completed after Jan 1, 2024, and RD licensure with DC DOH