Adult Small Bowel Transplant Dietitian

Job overview

Adult Small Bowel Transplant Dietitian, onsite, Washington DC. Salary: $60,632.00 - $107,494.00/Yr. MedStar Health is seeking an Adult Small Bowel Transplant Dietitian to join their team. This role is responsible for providing comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients, including malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused physical exams, and nutrition support recommendations, ensuring patient care aligns with hospital standards and regulations.

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 to allied health professionals or the community.
• Attends pertinent meetings to enhance clinical practice.
• Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure.
• Holds current membership to professional organization pertinent to the role.
• Participates in licensing surveys as needed.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area.

What we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's degree B.S with a major in Food & Nutrition Science from an accredited college or university and the completion of an accredited dietetic internship (RDE will be considered) required and Master's degree Master's degree from an accredited college or university if completed after Jan 1 2024. required

Experience

1-2 years

Skills & competencies

adult small bowel transplant dietitian

part-time

washington dc

medstar health

registered dietician

medical nutrition therapy

inpatient care

nutrition assessment

diet education

nutrition support

clinical dietetics

electronic medical record

communication skills

time management

public speaking

About the employer

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