Clinical Dietitian
Listed compensation
$29.38-$45.54/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: Day Shift
Description
- Job Title: Clinical Registered Dietitian
- Employment Type: Part-Time
- Shift: Day - Monday-Friday (Flexible Hours) & 1 rotating weekend per 3 weeks.
- Location: Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Germantown, MD
Position Purpose
The Clinical Registered Dietitian completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner..
As a “Clinical Registered Dietitian” you will:
Completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner.
Delivers individualized nutrition care to patients while performing within the scope of practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team and participates in Performance Improvement projects.
- Provides nutrition education for the patients, family, medical and non-medical staff and community.
- Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Health.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree OR verification statement from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics confirming completion of Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Requirements is required.
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in the State of Maryland is required.
Active status as Registered Dietitian (RD), Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN), or Registered Dietitian Eligible (RDE) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.
Displays strong communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff.
- Demonstrates the ability to handle confidential information and situations.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
- Must be able to read, speak, and write English with understanding.
- Pay Range: $29.38 - $45.54
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves the two most populous counties in Maryland, Montgomery and Prince George’s, with a commitment to being the most trusted provider of health-care services in the area.
Founded in 1963 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, Holy Cross Health is a member of Trinity Health of Livonia, Michigan.
Holy Cross Hospital, in Silver Spring, is one of the largest hospitals in Maryland, and Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is the first hospital in the nation built on a community college campus, enhanced by an educational partnership.
The Holy Cross Health Network operates primary-care practices and affordable health centers, and offers a wide range of innovative, community-based health and wellness programs.
Specialty care, home care and hospice services round out Holy Cross Health’s high-quality and coordinated continuum of care that aims to improve health and let you live life on your own terms.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Dietitian performs nutrition assessments and delivers medical nutrition therapy to patients within the interdisciplinary care team. They also provide nutrition education to patients, families, and staff while participating in performance improvement projects.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent verification statement and be a licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in Maryland. Active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) or RDE with the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Dietitian Career Context
Of the 40 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 23% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
In Maryland, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (75 salary observations; 190 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,491 salary observations; 8,510 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 25% in clinical nutrition (dietitian) | ranked against 3,096 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $61k–$95k | Clinical Nutrition median $78k (middle half $78k–$83k)132 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $83k median in Maryland | $78k nationally (+6%)75 state / 2,491 national salary observations |
| 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 | 74 active | 3,080 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 40% remote · 23% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Dietitian at Trinity Health a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) — ranked against 3,096 active Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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