Registered Dietitian

MAOFP; Bethesda, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Renfrew Center of Bethesda is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutritional assessments and individualized meal planning for patients with eating disorders. You will counsel patients one-on-one and in groups, and lead nutrition education sessions across adult and adolescent populations.

This role includes weekly counseling, collaboration with the care team, and careful handling of protected health information, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and up-to-date continuing education credits in Maryland.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of nutrition counseling experience preferred.
• Experience with eating disorder population preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission.
• Counsels patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conducts group nutrition discussions.
• Prepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including medical, nutritional, age, cultural, religious and ethical concerns.
• Provides at minimum weekly individual nutritional counseling for patients and family (as needed).
• Conducts nutrition education groups appropriate for adult and adolescent populations.
• Provides updates on the nutritional status of each patient weekly as part of team rounds/meetings.
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information.
• Participates in presentations of scheduled in-services and training activities.
• Monitors meals and snacks, including eating/modeling normal eating with eating disordered patients.

Education

Registered Dietitian with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration

2-3 years of nutrition counseling experience

Experience with eating disorder population

Job description

The Renfrew Center of Bethesda offers an unmatched opportunity, in the field of eating disorders, for a Registered Dietitian to work in an environment that changes lives. The Renfrew Center provides opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, that have the desire and passion to foster a positive outcome and impact on our patients’ lives.

The Renfrew Center’s research-based treatment model, for eating disorders, is focused on treating the whole person and helping them lead a rich and fulfilling life.

Position Responsibilities:

• Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission
• Counsels’ patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conducts group nutrition discussions
• Prepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including medical, nutritional, age, cultural, religious and ethical concerns
• Provides at minimum weekly individual nutritional counseling for patients and family (as needed)
• Conducts nutrition education groups that are appropriate for adult and adolescent populations
• Provides updates on the nutritional status of each patient weekly as part of team rounds/meetings and as requested
• Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information
• Participates in presentations of scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activities
• Monitors meals and snacks, including eating/modeling normal eating with eating disordered patients

Education, Competencies and Credentials:

• Registered Dietitian with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and up-to-date continuing education credits in the state of Maryland
• Minimum of 2-3 years of nutrition counseling experience preferred
• Experience with eating disorder population preferred