Dietitian - health

The Renfrew Center of Bethesda offers an unmatched opportunity, in the field of eating disorders, for a Registered Dietitian to work in an environment that changes lives. The Renfrew Center provides opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, that have the desire and passion to foster a positive outcome and impact on our patients’ lives.

The Renfrew Center’s research-based treatment model, for eating disorders, is focused on treating the whole person and helping them lead a rich and fulfilling life.

Position Responsibilities:

Completes a comprehensive nutritional assessment on each patient upon admission

Counsels’ patients on principles of well-balanced nutrition in individual sessions and conducts group nutrition discussions

Prepares individualized meal plans that consider the needs of the patient including medical, nutritional, age, cultural, religious and ethical concerns

Provides at minimum weekly individual nutritional counseling for patients and family (as needed)

Conducts nutrition education groups that are appropriate for adult and adolescent populations

Provides updates on the nutritional status of each patient weekly as part of team rounds/meetings and as requested

Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information

Participates in presentations of scheduled in-services and other appropriate training activities

Monitors meals and snacks, including eating/modeling normal eating with eating disordered patients

Education, Competencies and Credentials:

Registered Dietitian with current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and up-to-date continuing education credits in the state of Maryland

Minimum of 2-3 years of nutrition counseling experience preferred

Experience with eating disorder population preferred

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