Clinical Dietitian I - PRN

Job overview

Clinical Dietitian I - PRN This is an onsite position in Arlington, VA, with a salary range of $60,632.00 - $107,494.00/Yr. MedStar Health is a healthcare system. Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions, including performing malnutrition assessments, nutrition-focused physical exams, diet education, and providing 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.
• 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 annual literature reviews pertinent to area(s) of responsibility and presents to peers in Journal Club.
• Performs formal professional presentations 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 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

clinical dietitian

prn

arlington

va

united states

medstar health

healthcare

registered dietitian

nutrition therapy

About the employer

MedStar Health is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.