Registered Dietitian (RD) - Clinical & Well-Being
Listed compensation
$82k-$100k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Join our team and grow with us both professionally and personally!
- Next day pay: Work today, get paid tomorrow with our PayActivPayActiv benefit!
We strongly believe in providing our team members with great benefits, such as tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, scholarship awards, professional development programs, university partnerships, referral and discount programs, appreciation events, wellness initiatives, and much more!
Acts is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Clinical & Well-Being Registered Dietitian (RD) position.
- This position will require travel between our two communities listed below:
- Heron Point of Chestertown - Chestertown, MD
- Manor House - Seaford, DE
In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive well-being, clinical, and lifestyle coaching services to residents in all levels of care via visitation, observation, nutritional assessment, medical records documentation, and group or individual education.
Coordinates with an interdisciplinary team to promote community health and well-being. Provides consultation with federal, state, local, and corporate regulations to ensure proper delivery of quality nutrition services to residents.
Supports Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives and department policies and procedures.
The Ideal Candidate Will Meet the Following Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in nutrition with Registered Dietitian certification
1-3 years of healthcare, clinical, management, and/or wellness experience
Long-term Care Experience Is Preferred
Current Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential with licensure in both Maryland and Deleware
Health Coach Certification (must be obtained within six months of employment)
Team members are eligible for a generous benefit package including health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability programs, 401(k) plan (with 4% company match after one year of employment), paid time off and holidays, and much more! Eligibility may vary based on status.
For more information or to apply, visit us at acts-jobs.org and join our Talent Network to receive e-mail alerts with new job opportunities that match your interests!
Acts is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Acts is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our hiring process.
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Pay Range
$81,689.00 - $99,985.00 / year. Starting rate will vary based on skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive clinical, well-being, and lifestyle coaching services to residents through assessments, observations, and education. They also coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality nutrition services and compliance with regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 48 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 25% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $82k–$100k | Clinical Nutrition median $79k (middle half $71k–$87k)193 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$87k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Clinical Nutrition listings in Maryland | 58 active | 2,951 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 25% no call · 73% no weekends48 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Dietitian listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Clinical Nutrition listings | 1,097 in the last 30 days | 596 the 30 days before (+84%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Clinical Nutrition pay trend | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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