Inpatient Clinical Dietitian II: Nutrition Therapy Leader

MedStar Health; Great Falls (VA); Presencial; USD 73.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MedStar Health is seeking a seasoned Clinical Dietitian to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients. You will assess nutrition, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and therapy teams in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires 5–7 years of clinical nutrition experience and valid dietitian credentials, with potential cross-coverage in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition Science with an accredited dietetic internship.
• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field if completed after Jan 2024.
• 5–7 years of progressive clinical nutrition experience, or 3–4 years plus a major certification.

Responsabilidades

• Consult with physicians on patient nutritional status and diet plans.
• Formulate nutrition assessment, evaluation and follow-up plans for at-risk patients.
• Provide nutrition education to inpatients and outpatients as ordered.
• Participate in rounds and cross-cover as needed, including Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics if required.
• Present case studies and contribute to Journal Club activities.

Conocimientos

Clinical dietetics

EMR navigation

Public speaking

Time management

Multi-tasking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Descripción del empleo

MedStar Health is seeking a seasoned Clinical Dietitian to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients. You will assess nutrition, educate patients, and collaborate with physicians, nursing, and therapy teams in a multidisciplinary setting.

The role requires 5–7 years of clinical nutrition experience and valid dietitian credentials, with potential cross-coverage in Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.