Adult Small Bowel Transplant Dietitian

Job overview

Adult Small Bowel Transplant Dietitian, onsite, Washington, DC. This position has a hiring range of USD $60,632.00 - USD $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, diet education, and nutrition support recommendations, adhering to hospital policies and values.

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.
• 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.
• Reviews at least one annual review of literature pertinent to area(s) of responsibility and present to peers.
• Performs at least one formal professional presentation.
• Attends pertinent meetings to enhance clinical practice.
• Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure.
• Hold 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 One year of general clinical nutrition experience preferred (RDE will be considered).

Skills & competencies

dietitian

transplant

small bowel

washington

dc

medstar health

part-time

healthcare

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.