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Clinic Dietitian
- Amergis (Washington, DC)
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Clinical Dietitian – Level I & Level II
About the Role
BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian (Level I or Level II) to support nutrition services across its LTACH and SNF units. The dietitian will coordinate all phases of nutrition care, including assessment, care planning, monitoring, education, and counseling for both hospitalized patients and outpatients. This role supports compliance with Joint Commission standards and all regulatory agencies.
Level II candidates will additionally function in a supervisory capacity, serving as team leaders while performing all duties of Level I.
This assignment supports an immediate need for an additional Registered Dietitian to join the clinical nutrition team.
Key Responsibilities
+ Complete nutrition assessments, develop care plans, and monitor patient progress
+ Provide nutrition education and counseling across diverse patient populations
+ Support performance improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance
+ Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in acute care, LTACH, and SNF settings
+ Document care accurately using Point Click Care
+ Provide age-appropriate and condition-specific nutrition interventions
+ Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards
+ Perform additional duties as assigned
Level II Additional Responsibilities:
+ Serve as a team leader and provide supervisory support
+ Assist with oversight of nutrition services and workflow
+ Support training and mentorship of staff
Shift Schedule
+ Shift: Day
+ Hours: 40 per week
+ Weekends/Holidays: As required by facility needs
Minimum RequirementsLevel I
+ Bachelor’s degree in Food & Nutrition, Dietetics, Nutritional Sciences, Human Nutrition, or related field (preferred or per state requirements)
+ One year of acute care experience preferred (may be waived for specific roles)
+ Current BLS certification
+ Must pass company testing process
+ Current physical exam per state/contract regulations
+ Current TB test or chest X-ray
Level II
+ All Level I requirements
+ Two years of acute care experience preferred
+ One year of supervisory experience preferred
+ Completion of a coordinated program or dietetic internship (900+ supervised hours) preferred
General Requirements
+ DC Dietitian License (temporary license accepted)
+ BLS/ACLS
+ COVID vaccination card
+ Must meet all federal, state, and local employment requirements
+ Strong communication skills and English proficiency
+ Computer proficiency
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Compensation PackagesLocal Clinical Dietitian
+ Pay Rate: $38/hr
+ Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,520
Travel Dietitian
+ Hourly Pay: $18/hr
+ Meals: $600
+ Housing: $1,000
+ Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,320
Unbilled orientation: None.
Facility Information
BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital – National Harborside is a long-term acute care hospital with multiple levels of care:
+ ICU: 15 beds
+ Acute Care (2nd & 3rd floors): 1:5 RN ratio
+ SNF (4th–6th floors): 1:10 RN ratio
+ Ventilator-dependent unit (6th floor): 1:5–6 RN ratio
+ Wound/Post-Surgery: 1:3 RN ratio
+ IV Antibiotic Unit: 1:7 RN ratio
Additional details:
+ Charting: Point Click Care
+ Timekeeping: PayComm
Why Join This Assignment
This role offers the opportunity to support nutrition care in a dynamic LTACH environment with a strong interdisciplinary team. The dietitian will play a key role in improving patient outcomes across ICU, acute care, and SNF units. With rolling starts, supportive leadership, and a diverse patient population, this assignment is ideal for dietitians seeking meaningful clinical impact.
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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