Population Heath Dietitian

General Summary of Position

Job Summary:

MedStarHealthis currently seekinga Population Health Dietitian to join its Food RX program at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital.In this position, you will be joiningthe Food Rx Program, a national award-winning regionally based program in Baltimore, MDthat helps reach individuals in the community with chronic diseases and food insecurity. This program provides produce prescriptions and medically tailored groceries designed to help people with diabetes and other chronic diseases to live healthier lifestyles. This position will provide nutrition counseling, diabetes education, weight management strategies, and meal planning. Food Rx participants have been shown to have reduced hemoglobin A1C levels, less ED visits, and improvedglucosecontrol.

If you are a motivated and compassionate Dietitian, join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregionalso recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your nextgreat careermove!

Primary Duties:

• Work closely withCommunity Health Advocates at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital to address social needs of Food Rx patients.On site Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
• Work closely with providers in the Collaborative Care Program outpatient clinic as part of the interdisciplinary team to identify eligible patients for the Food Rx program, coordinate enrollment and follow-up, and provide MNT/DSME consults.
• Establish and serve as Lead RD forthe food pantry at The Franciscan Center in Baltimore, MD. On site Mondays and Tuesdays.
• Provide Diabetes education, nutrition counseling, weight management strategies, and meal planningtopatients within the Food Rx Program.
• Work with and report to the Regional Clinical Manager for Food Rx.
• Incorporate evidence-based strategies into the population health management of patients with complex medical and social needs, especially patient populations with food insecurity and uncontrolled diabetes.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dieteticsrequired. Master's degree required if credentialed after 12/31/2023.
• Registered Dietitianin state of Maryland required, or eligible to obtain MD licensurerequired.
• CDCES certification preferred.
• CDR registration required.

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This position has a hiring range of $60,632 - $107,494