Licensed Dietitian for MDH Potomac Center

The Maryland Department of Health is seeking a Licensed Dietitian to provide nutritional care to individuals with developmental disabilities at the Potomac Center facility. The selected dietitian will work on-site for 20 hours per week for a term of 10 months, providing dietary assessments, consults, and instruction to residents. The dietitian must have at least 3 years of experience providing professional nutrition and dietetic services, preferably working with the I/DD population. Key responsibilities include: • Providing on-site dietary services to intellectually disabled individuals • Completing dietary assessments and submitting them to the Director of Nursing • Providing diet instructions and nutritional screens to residents • Updating and completing the weekly monitoring of food temperature logs • Tracking weight loss or gain in medical charts and individual files • Implementing and tracking systems for supplement and meal intake • Reviewing and approving menus provided by Western Maryland Hospital Center • Participating in initial onboarding/training and orientation training • Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to HIPAA protocols