Dietitian Nutritionist I - Healthcare
Listed compensation
$67k-$87k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$74k 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 · 26% no call · 66% no weekends47 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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