MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Dietitian

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Dietetics, Food Science and Technology, or related field
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) registration with ADA
  • Licensure to practice as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in Maryland
  • Experience in providing medical nutrition therapy
  • Strong communication skills for patient and healthcare staff interactions
  • Ability to educate patients on dietary modifications
  • Attention to detail in documenting patient nutritional care

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage therapeutic diets based on physician orders
  • Provide nutritional education and counseling to patients
  • Participate in nutrition-related research and project development
  • Assist with training of departmental associates on medical nutrition therapy
  • Attend multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care
  • Consult with nursing staff regarding patients' dietary needs
  • Document nutritional care and provide written reports as necessary

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment in a healthcare team
  • Opportunity to engage in nutrition research and development
  • Focus on patient education and support during dietary transitions
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training
  • Participation in community health initiatives and programs
Full Job Description
About the Job

MedStar Medical Group II, LLC d/b/a MedStar Medical Group has an opening for the full-time position of Dietitian based in Nottingham, MD.

Job Duties:

Monitor nutritional care, manage physician-ordered therapeutic diets, and provide nutritional education to patients. Implement protocols, patient care, and metabolic/sterile kitchen supervision and teaching. Participate in the development of nutrition projects, research, and educational programs. Assist with in-services of departmental associates regarding medical nutrition therapy, policy and procedure, and other topics as assigned by the Director. 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, and ancillary staff regarding patient care for individuals at risk. Provide both pre-operative and post-operative nutrition counseling to patients enrolled in bariatric surgery program to assist with dietary and behavioral modifications necessary to ensure success. Document relevant aspects of nutritional care for patients in the medical record. Prepare written documentation as required by the profession and the department. Educate patients on modified diets through individual discussions with the patient and family as requested by the health care team, patient and/or family. Provide high-quality medical nutrition therapy. Review medical records of patients/residents for nutritional consults and with abnormal nutritional parameters and provide appropriate recommendations.

Requirements:

Position requires a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Dietetics, Food Science and Technology, or nutrition related field of study. Foreign degree equivalent accepted.

Position requires registration with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) as a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a license to practice as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in The State of Maryland.

Location:

5020 Campbell Blvd, Suite L/M, Nottingham, MD 21236

Salary: $83,595 - $101,150.40 / year

This position has a hiring range of

USD $83,595.00 - USD $101,150.40 /Hr.

About MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is a medical facility located in Clinton, Maryland. It is a 192-bed acute care hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's health. The hospital is part of the MedStar Health system, which is the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
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