Senior Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy

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

Job summary

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will assess nutrition needs, provide diet education, and support nutrition support planning in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The role involves cross-covering units, presenting at journal clubs, and contributing to policy updates and quality improvement projects. Requires robust clinical nutrition experience and licensure.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of clinical dietetics.
• Able to navigate Electronic Medical Record efficiently.
• Functional with basic word processing skills.
• Good communicator with peers and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Able to manage time efficiently and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians and other health professionals regarding patients' nutritional status and diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment, evaluation and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Presents at journals club and case studies to peers when possible.
• Maintains CDR credentials and licensure; participates in licensing surveys.
• Implements new education material or nutrition-related projects as directed.

Skills

Clinical dietetics knowledge

EMR navigation

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Food & Nutrition Science

Dietetic internship (accredited)

M.S. degree (required if completed after 01/01/2024)

Job description

MedStar Health in Maryland seeks a Clinical Dietitian to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will assess nutrition needs, provide diet education, and support nutrition support planning in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

The role involves cross-covering units, presenting at journal clubs, and contributing to policy updates and quality improvement projects. Requires robust clinical nutrition experience and licensure.