Senior Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Nutrition Expert

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

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions, including malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, and diet education. The role supports nutrition plans, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Responsibilities include presenting at journal clubs, contributing to education materials and policy changes, and maintaining licensure yearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited dietetic internship.
• Master’s degree required if completed after January 1, 2024.

Responsibilities

• Consult physicians and allied health staff on patients’ nutritional status and diet plans.
• Develop and document nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans.
• Provide nutrition education and cross-cover inpatient/outpatient services.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

EMR navigation

Word processing

Interdisciplinary communication

Time management

Schedule flexibility

Public speaking

Education

B.S. in Food & Nutrition Science (Dietetic Internship)

M.S. (required if completed after Jan 1 2024)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions, including malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, and diet education. The role supports nutrition plans, documentation, and collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Responsibilities include presenting at journal clubs, contributing to education materials and policy changes, and maintaining licensure yearly.