Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

As a Clinical Dietitian I at MedStar Health, you will provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to diverse patients across our regional health system. In this entry-level clinical role, you’ll complete comprehensive nutrition assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and deliver education that supports healing, chronic disease management, and prevention. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, and care teams in a patient-first, mission-driven environment that values learning, teamwork, and continuous improvement. MedStar Health offers robust clinical training, access to innovative practices, career pathways, and opportunities to serve varied communities across the Maryland-Washington, D.C. region while advancing your expertise in hospital-based nutrition care.
Responsibilities Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for inpatient and outpatient populations under physician orders.
Assess nutritional status using clinical data, dietary histories, and evidence-based guidelines.
Develop and implement nutrition care plans, including diet prescriptions, counseling, and education.
Monitor patient progress, adjust interventions, and document care in the electronic medical record.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and other team members on care rounds.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diet modifications, chronic disease management, and wellness.
Participate in performance improvement, clinical protocols, and quality/safety initiatives.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, Joint Commission, and hospital nutrition standards.
Precept and mentor dietetic interns and support staff as assigned.
Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain competency in clinical nutrition.
Required Skills Medical nutrition therapy
Clinical nutrition assessment
Enteral and parenteral nutrition
Electronic medical records (EMR) documentation
Nutrition care process (NCP)
Diet education and counseling
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Regulatory and Joint Commission standards
Diabetes and renal nutrition management
Evidence-based practice in clinical nutrition
Benefits Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Required Qualifications Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential from CDR (or eligibility within specified timeframe)
State licensure as required by Maryland or Washington, D.C.
Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) preferred or willingness to obtain (optional)

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