Senior Clinical Dietitian – Inpatient Nutrition Therapy

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

Job summary

MedStar Health seeks a seasoned clinical dietitian to deliver comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with diverse medical conditions. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, and form individualized diet plans within regulatory guidelines, collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of clinical nutrition experience (or 3–4 with a specialty CERT) and current licensure; CDR credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited dietetic internship.
• MS required for degrees completed after Jan 1, 2024.
• Current Dietitian license and credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients and coordinate with physicians.
• Develop and document nutrition plans, assessments, and follow-up for at-risk patients.
• Educate patients and families on diet plans and self-management.
• Participate in rounds, journal clubs, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain credentials, participate in quality and policy initiatives.

Skills

Clinical nutrition knowledge

Communication

Time management

Public speaking

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Food & Nutrition Science with DI internship

Master's degree (required if completed after Jan 1, 2024)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

MedStar Health seeks a seasoned clinical dietitian to deliver comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with diverse medical conditions. You will perform malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused exams, and form individualized diet plans within regulatory guidelines, collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of clinical nutrition experience (or 3–4 with a specialty CERT) and current licensure; CDR credentials preferred.