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Germantown, Maryland

Clinical Dietitian

DietitianIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

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

Nutrition assessmentPatient educationConfidentialityClinical documentation

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.

How many Clinical Nutrition jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · top 25% in clinical nutrition (dietitian)ranked against 3,096 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$61k–$95kClinical 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 powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Clinical Nutrition listings in Maryland74 active3,080 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 40% remote · 23% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,096 Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
20%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,096 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefit packages
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Mental health coverage
Paid time off
403B
Education assistance
Voluntary benefits
Free onsite parking

Living in Germantown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$426k
Typical market rent
$2,065/mo
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.