Population Health Dietitian - PRN

MedStar Health; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

MedStar Health in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Population Health Dietitian to join the Food RX program. The role focuses on nutrition counseling, diabetes education, and medically tailored groceries to support patients with diabetes and chronic diseases.

You will collaborate with hospital teams, coordinate enrollment and follow-up, and provide MNT/DSME consults, aiming to improve health outcomes for communities facing food insecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics is required.
• Master’s degree is required if credentialed after 12/31/2023.
• Registered Dietitian in MD or eligible to obtain MD licensure is required.
• CDR registration is required; CDCES certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide MNT/DSME consults and diabetes education.
• Deliver nutrition counseling, diabetes education, weight management strategies and meal planning to Food Rx participants.
• Collaborate with the Regional Clinical Manager and Community Health Advocates to coordinate enrollment and follow-up.
• Apply evidence-based strategies to improve health outcomes in patients with food insecurity and chronic diseases.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Diabetes education

Weight management

Meal planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics

Master's degree (required if credentialed after 12/31/2023)

CDR registration

CDCES certification preferred

Job description

About this Job

Job Summary: MedStar Health is currently seeking a Population Health Dietitian to join its Food RX program at MedStar Health. In this position, you will be joining the Food Rx Program, a national award-winning regionally based program in Baltimore, MD that helps reach individuals in the community with chronic diseases and food insecurity. This program provides produce prescriptions and medically tailored groceries designed to help people with diabetes and other chronic diseases to live healthier lifestyles. This position will provide nutrition counseling, diabetes education, weight management strategies, and meal planning. Food Rx participants have been shown to have reduced hemoglobin A1C levels, less ED visits, and improved glucose control. If you are a motivated and compassionate Dietitian, join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses".

Schedule

PRN flexible for 2-3 days a week.

Primary Duties

Work closely with Community Health Advocates across the 4 Baltimore region Hospitals to address social needs of Food Rx patients. Work closely with providers in the Collaborative Care Program outpatient clinic as part of the interdisciplinary team to identify eligible patients for the Food Rx program, coordinate enrollment and follow-up, and provide MNT/DSME consults. Provide Diabetes and cardiovascular education, nutrition counseling, weight management strategies, and meal planning to patients within the Food Rx Program. Work with and report to the Regional Clinical Manager for Food Rx. Incorporate evidence-based strategies into the population health management of patients with complex medical and social needs, especially patient populations with food insecurity and uncontrolled diabetes. Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition/dietetics required. Master's degree required if credentialed after 12/31/2023. Registered Dietitian in state of Maryland required, or eligible to obtain MD licensure required. CDCES certification preferred. CDR registration required. This position has a hiring range of : USD $61,838.00 - USD $111,259.00 /Yr.