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MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

Dietitian

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNottingham, MD, USA$83.6k - $101.2k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Dietetics, Food Science and Technology, or a nutrition-related field of study is required; a foreign degree equivalent is accepted.
  • Registration with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is required.
  • A license to practice as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Maryland is required.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor nutritional care, manage physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and provide nutritional education to patients.
  • Implement protocols and patient care, and supervise and teach in the metabolic/sterile kitchen.
  • Participate in the development of nutrition projects, research, and educational programs.
  • Assist with in-services for departmental associates regarding medical nutrition therapy, policies and procedures, and other assigned topics.
  • Attend health care team meetings regularly to discuss patient care needs.
  • Consult with nursing personnel and patients concerning patients' diets.
  • Communicate individually with physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary staff regarding care for individuals at risk.
  • Provide pre-operative and post-operative nutrition counseling to patients enrolled in the bariatric surgery program to assist with dietary and behavioral modifications necessary for success.
  • Document relevant aspects of nutritional care in the medical record and prepare written documentation required by the profession and department.
  • Educate patients on modified diets through individual discussions with patients and their families, as requested by the health care team, patient, or family.
  • Provide high-quality medical nutrition therapy.
  • Review medical records of patients and residents for nutritional consults and abnormal nutritional parameters, and provide appropriate recommendations.

About the Company

MedStar Health

Not-for-profit health system delivering patient care

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, with hospitals, ambulatory and urgent care centers, and a health research institute. It delivers medical care through a network of facilities and care teams, supported by ongoing education and research to inform everyday practice. It stands out through its Georgetown University academic partnership, large regional network, and emphasis on patient experience, education, and research. Its goal is to improve regional health by providing high-quality medical care and advancing medicine through education and clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$29M
Headquarters
Columbia, MD
Founded
1999

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