Inpatient Clinical Dietitian — Nutrition Therapy Leader

MedStar Health; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks a seasoned clinical nutrition professional to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, and provide diet education and nutrition support recommendations in alignment with hospital policies.

The role requires a strong background in clinical nutrition, effective communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition with accredited dietetic internship.
• Master’s degree required for hires after January 1, 2024.
• 5–7 years of progressive clinical nutrition experience; 3–4 years with specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with physicians and other health professionals regarding patient nutrition status and diet plans.
• Develop and document nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans.
• Provide in/outpatient diet rationale for self-management and education materials.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Communication

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Time management

EMR navigation

Education

B.S. in Food & Nutrition Science

Accredited dietetic internship

M.S. in Nutrition

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital seeks a seasoned clinical nutrition professional to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, and provide diet education and nutrition support recommendations in alignment with hospital policies.

The role requires a strong background in clinical nutrition, effective communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.