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Rockville, Maryland

Dietitian Nutritionist I - Healthcare

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$67k-$87k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to support Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. Join a collaborative clinical nutrition team and provide quality nutrition care in an acute care setting.

Build your clinical expertise while working alongside a supportive healthcare team. Experienced Registered Dietitians and new graduates are encouraged to apply.

About the Job

Join a dynamic and mission-driven team where you’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting the nutritional well-being of patients, residents, and communities. Whether you're just beginning your career or looking to grow your expertise, you'll contribute to high-quality care through evidence-based practice, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a supportive healthcare environment.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $67405 per year - $87230 per year

What’s in It for You

Deliver nutrition care for patients, residents, and communities as part of a contractual agreement, using the Nutrition Care Process (assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation).

Act as a nutrition resource for patients, peers, and foodservice staff; collaborate across interdisciplinary teams and departments to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling and training to patients, healthcare staff, students, and foodservice teams, adjusting content for clinical complexity.

Maintain professional practices aligned with regulatory, facility, and company standards, supporting Sodexo’s mission and client commitments.

Participate in or lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and service quality.

Demonstrate ongoing professional growth through continuing education, skill development, and contributions to training or research.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proficiency in applying the Nutrition Care Process to deliver individualized, evidence-based care.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams and with diverse populations.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and organizational policies.
  • Flexibility and accountability in managing clinical responsibilities and supporting quality improvement efforts.
  • Competence in using clinical nutrition systems and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Education Requirement

Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or related field with required coursework and supervised practice per ACEND guidelines

  • OR, for those eligible prior to 1/1/2024: Bachelor’s degree meeting ACEND requirements.
  • Management Experience: 0-1 years
  • Related Experience: 0-3 years

Credentials Requirement

Meets eligibility for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) via CDR and will become registered within 120 days of hire

Must meet state licensure/certification requirements at time of hire where applicable

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
  • 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
  • Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate.

Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work.

This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian will provide high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care to patients in an acute care setting using the Nutrition Care Process. They will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and foodservice staff to ensure safe, effective nutritional support and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationRegulatory ComplianceClinical DocumentationCritical ThinkingTechnical Documentation

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 47 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k 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).

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$74k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Maryland58 active2,951 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 26% no call · 66% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Dietitian listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Nutrition listings1,097 in the last 30 days596 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Dietitian Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
8
<$80k
3
$80k-90k
4
$92k
4
$100k-110k
3
$110k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
76%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Relocation assistance
29%
Loan repayment
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$70k-$117k
#2

Remote Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence

Compass Group · Houston, Texas

$95k-$110k
#3

Dietitian Director of Nutrition Excellence and Dig

$90k-$110k
#4

Clinical Dietitian - Travel - $2,114/week - Cottonwood, AZ (Days)

$42.67/hr
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sodexo

Consumer Services
Beverly Hills, California
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Rockville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$616k≈ 9.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,372/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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