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Healthcare Services Group
Frederick, Maryland

Lead Registered Dietitian

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$75k-$80k

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Job Description

Overview

Lead Registered Dietitian for Frederick, MD and Surrounding Areas

Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as a Lead Registered Dietitian, overseeing nutritional services at one or more long-term care facilities. At HCSG, we are passionate about positively impacting the communities we serve. If you share our commitment to excellence and enhancing customer and resident experiences, join us and make a difference!

  • Pay Rate
  • USD $75,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.
  • Available Benefits for All Employees
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Free Telemedicine Services* on Day 1
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • 401 (k)
  • Get paid when you need it with PNC EarnedIt
  • Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking
  • Free Prescription Discount Program
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Training & Development Opportunities
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Benefits Link
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*Not available in AR.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the nutritional needs of residents and develop individualized meal plans.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines.
  • Monitor and document residents' nutritional status and progress.
  • Provide nutrition education and counseling to residents, families, and staff.
  • Assists Director of Clinical Operations with recruiting, training, and scheduling of Registered Dietitians
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve residents' overall health and well-being.
  • Provide coverage in multiple buildings based on company needs.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and licensed in Nutrition/Dietetics as required by the applicable state.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of two years of experience in dietary services in a long-term care setting.

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with residents, families, and staff.

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in dietary services.
  • Basic computer skills for record-keeping and report generation.
  • Must be able to read and interpret dining service cost reports, financial data, etc.
  • Compliance with COVID-19 Vaccination Policies, as required by State, Local, and/or Customers.

Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 10 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 10 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.

  • Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
  • Residency within the service area is required.
  • Ready to Join Us?

If you're looking for a role where you can contribute to residents' health and well-being through excellent nutritional care and be part of a supportive and dedicated team, apply now and start making a difference at HCSG!

Additional Pay Information

Offered salary rates for this position are determined based on applicant qualifications, experience, education, and the specific needs, aspects, operational considerations, and requirements of the facility serviced.

EEO Statement

HCSG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work for a culturally inclusive team. We offer equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ethnicity, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status, or other legally protected classes. HCSG also complies with applicable state and local laws and federal law requirements that govern nondiscrimination in every location where we operate.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nutritional assessmentMeal planningRegulatory complianceClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationStaff trainingFinancial data analysisLong-term care dietary services

Dietitian Career Context

In Maryland, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$79k (43 salary observations; 55 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (852 salary observations; 2,176 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 36% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

Living in Frederick

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 5.6× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 35% of gross pay
  • Residents' average commute 30 min
  • State income tax up to 5.8%

Sources: Zillow (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2023.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Free Telemedicine
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
401k
PNC EarnedIt