Clinical Dietitian I - PRN

Job overview

Clinical Dietitian I - PRN, onsite, Annandale VA. Salary: $60,632.00 - $107,494.00/Yr. This role provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions, including malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused physical exams, and nutrition support recommendations.

What you'll do

• Consults with and/or makes recommendations to physicians and other allied health professionals regarding patients' nutritional statuses, nutrient needs, or specific diet plans.
• Formulates nutrition assessment, evaluation, and follow-up plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patients' medical record.
• Participates in clinical rounds and appropriate department/service meetings.
• Consults in/outpatients in diet rationale for self-management.
• Must be flexible to cross-cover and train in all areas including Neonatal ICU and Pediatrics as needed.
• Provides staff relief and cross-coverage as delegated for in/outpatient services.
• Reviews at least one annual review of literature pertinent to area(s) of responsibility and present to peers in Journal Club.
• Performs at least one formal professional presentation in an area of specialty.
• Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure.
• Holds current membership to professional organization pertinent to the role.
• Participates in licensing surveys as needed.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food & Nutrition Science and completion of an accredited dietetic internship. Master's degree required if completed after Jan 1, 2024.

Experience

1-2 years

Skills & competencies

prn

clinical dietitian

annandale va

medstar health

registered dietician

nutrition therapy

inpatients

medical nutrition therapy

diet education

nutrition support

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.