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Clinical Dietitian I - PRN in Rockville
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$76,542 / year median in Maryland
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Job Ref:
3166044042Employer:
Network Company Name:
MedStar Health Industry:
Healthcare otherJob Type:
Full Time State:
Maryland City:
Rockville Zip Code:
20848Post Date:
09/01/2026 About thisJob:
General Summary of Position Provides comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy to inpatients with a variety of medical conditions. This includes but is not limited to performing malnutrition assessments nutrition focused physical exams diet educations and providing nutrition support recommendations. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards while adhering to MedStar's "Spirit Values. Primary Duties and Responsibilities 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 as ordered by providers or according to departmental policy. Recommends and documents patient's nutrition treatment findings and plan in the patients' medical record. Participates in clinical rounds and appropriate department/service meetings and communicates appropriate information to administrative personnel in the service area. 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 to growth records and documents in CDR Professional Development Plan. Maintains current CDR credentials and DC Licensure and completes yearly competencies as outlined by MGUH. 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. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive. Minimal Qualifications 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). preferred Licenses and CertificationsREG DIET
- Dietitian
- Registered Commission on Dietetics Registration within 90 Days required Dietitian DC DOH
- DIETDC DC Department of Health-Board of Dietetics and Nutrition within 90 Days required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Current knowledge in clinical dietetics.
- USD $107,494.