Senior Inpatient Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy

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

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will assess and plan nutrition care, collaborate with physicians, and participate in rounds and education activities across units including NICU and Pediatrics.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Nutrition, completion of an accredited internship, and 5–7 years of clinical nutrition experience (or 3–4 years with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science with accredited dietetic internship.
• Master's degree required if completed after January 1, 2024.
• 5–7 years of progressive clinical nutrition experience or 3–4 years with a specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians and allied health professionals on patient nutrition needs and diet plans.
• Develops nutrition assessment, evaluation and follow-up plans; documents in medical record.
• Consults in/outpatients for diet rationale and self-management.
• Participates in rounds and interdisciplinary meetings; may cross-cover NICU and Pediatrics.

Skills

Clinical dietetics

Nutrition assessment

Medical nutrition therapy

Public speaking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science

Dietetic internship

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

Job description

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with diverse conditions. You will assess and plan nutrition care, collaborate with physicians, and participate in rounds and education activities across units including NICU and Pediatrics.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Nutrition, completion of an accredited internship, and 5–7 years of clinical nutrition experience (or 3–4 years with