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MedStar Health lists this Population Health Dietitian - PRN opportunity in harmans, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Summary:
MedStar Health is currently seeking a Population Health Dietitian to join its Food RX program at MedStar Health. In this position, you will be joining the Food Rx Program, a national award-winning regionally based program in Baltimore, MD that 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 improved glucose control. If you are a motivated and compassionate Dietitian, join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Schedule: PRN flexible for 2-3 days a week.
Primary Duties:
* Work closely with Community Health Advocates across the 4 Baltimore region Hospitals to address social needs of Food Rx patients.
* 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.
* Provide Diabetes and cardiovascular education, nutrition counseling, weight management strategies, and meal planning to patients 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/dietetics required.
* Master's degree required if credentialed after 12/31/2023.
* Registered Dietitian in state of Maryland required, or eligible to obtain MD licensure required.
* CDCES certification preferred.
* CDR registration required.
This position has a hiring range of : USD $61,838.00 - USD $111,259.00 /Yr.
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