Registered Dietitian - DiscoverU Health
Silver Spring, MD
About the Job
About the Role:
We are looking for a compassionate, qualified Dietitian licensed in Maryland, the District of Columbia, or Virginia to join our team in a hybrid role. This position combines remote work with occasional in-home visits to provide clinical nutrition services to seniors. The role ensures resident satisfaction, diet adherence, quality care, regulatory compliance, and maintains positive public relations.
We are looking for a compassionate, qualified Dietitian licensed in Maryland, the District of Columbia, or Virginia to join our team in a hybrid role. This position combines remote work with occasional in-home visits to provide clinical nutrition services to seniors. The role ensures resident satisfaction, diet adherence, quality care, regulatory compliance, and maintains positive public relations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Nutrition Services: Perform nutrition assessments, develop tailored diets, and offer self-management training and interventions.
- Resident Support: Evaluate nutritional needs and document assessments in medical records. Offer personalized nutritional counseling and healthy eating guidance.
- Meal Planning: Design flexible meal plans for chronic disease management, integrating client preferences and budget.
- Outcome Evaluation: Track and adjust meal plans based on resident progress.
- Community Education: Promote nutrition awareness through group presentations focused on diet and disease prevention.
- Research and Innovation: Stay updated on nutritional science and integrate wellness innovations into resident care.
- Team Collaboration: Mentor and train staff and interns as needed.
- Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to all HIPAA, confidentiality, and resident rights standards, participating in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs.
- Documentation and Reporting: Create reports to track patient progress and prepare assessments for multidisciplinary team reviews.
- Public Engagement: Educate the public on nutrition and food-related topics.
Qualifications:
- Licensure and Certification: Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), with active licensure in MD, DC, or VA.
- Experience: At least one year of experience in senior living or related settings (preferred).
- Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with electronic medical records.
- Insurance Credentialing: Credentialing with commercial insurance payers is a plus.
Diversity and Inclusion:
DiscoverU Health celebrates diversity, believing it strengthens our team and community. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, offering equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
Screening Requirements:
Candidates must pass a criminal background check and meet other pre-employment screening requirements.
Candidates must pass a criminal background check and meet other pre-employment screening requirements.
Ready to make a meaningful impact in a hybrid role? Apply today to join DiscoverU Health in empowering healthier lives for our senior community!
Source : DiscoverU Health
