Dietitian Regional Manager

About this Job: General Summary of PositionMedStar Health is seeking a Dietitian Regional Manager to oversee the Food Rx Program a comprehensive program offering food-as-medicine for patients with diet-responsive health conditions and food insecurity across the Baltimore region. Based at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital this role provides regional leadership clinical oversight and operational management for a nationally and internationally recognized food-as-medicine initiative. This position will manage the team of site-lead registered dietitians establish policies and procedures around program operations and standardization track and report on program utilization rates and clinical outcomes (60%). This position will also provide direct patient care within Food Rx including nutrition counseling diabetes education weight management strategies and meal planning support to program participants (40%).Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provide regional oversight of all Food Rx clinical operations ensuring consistency efficiency and excellence across all sites.Collaborate with Regional Program Manager to lead streamline and standardize Food Rx workflows policies and clinical practices.Manage population health and food-as-medicine initiatives that integrate evidence-based strategies for patients experiencing food insecurity.Supervise and support site-lead Registered Dietitians providing clinical oversight and mentorship to promote high-value care and associate growth. This includes selecting interviewing orienting staff.Identify and develop growth opportunities to drive program expansion and developmentCollaborate with Care Transformation leadership including the Community Health team and the Mobile Health Center.Represent MedStar Health and the Food Rx program at conferences outreach events PR engagements and hospital-based initiatives.Collaborate with Regional Program Manager to lead streamline and standardize Food Rx workflows policies and clinical practices.Manage operational workflows including patient care services staff coverage scheduling provide back-up support during peak periods and absences and overseeing documentation workflows in the electronic health record.Establish and monitor operational guidelines to support ongoing program success and sustainability.Ensure alignment of regional efforts with organizational goals quality standards and community health strategies.Build strengthen and maintain relationships with community partners; identify and engage new stakeholders to expand program reach.Oversee program materials including the Food Rx formulary participant education content and site-specific resources.Provide nutrition assessments and tailored diet education-primarily for diabetes heart disease and other chronic conditions. Offer individualized counseling on nutrition diabetes self-management weight management and meal planning.Work with interdisciplinary team to identify eligible patients for the Food Rx program coordinate enrollment and follow-up and provide MNT/DSME consultsTravel to MedStar Baltimore hospital sites and community sites where the program has embedded community programsIncorporate 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.Coordinate care with referring providers to reinforce clinical outcomes and comprehensive patient support. 40% of time is direct clinical engagement.Minimal QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree nutrition/dietetics required orMaster's degree nutrition/dietetics; required if credentialed after 12/31/2023 preferred orExperience3-4 years Population health program management project management or managing public health initiatives including the supervision of staff required and1-2 years Worked in EMR (EPIC Cerner IDX) preferred andpreferredLicenses and CertificationsRD - Registered Dietician Registered Dietitian in the state of Maryland required or eligible to obtain MD licensure required. required orREG DIET - Dietitian - Registered CDR Registration required orCertified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist - CDCES preferredKnowledge Skills and AbilitiesAbility to work independently with minimal direction meet deadlines implement new initiatives and develop and manage programs.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to the changing needs of the role.Commitment to continued education in the nutrition field and the implementation of new and innovative ideas.Proficiency in Word Excel Smartsheet and electronic health records.Ability to coach and motivate staff to high performance.Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed.Cultural competency and a patient centered approach This position has a hiring range of : USD $71,843.00 - USD $135,907.00 /Yr.

Created: 2026-01-06