Registered Dietitian
Listed compensation
$40-$45/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Per Diem Dietitian (onsite/hydrid)
Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore MD
Rate: $40-45/hour
We are seeking a Per Diem Dietitian who is passionate about Clinical Nutrition and delivering exceptional patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced hospital setting and demonstrate compassion, strong communication skills, and a commitment to supporting specialized health and dietary needs.
Metz Culinary Management is growing, and we have openings for a Registered Dietitian who shares our passion for Clinical Nutrition and unprecedented client care. We are seeking an RD with experience in a busy healthcare setting, and one who possesses a compassionate nature, amazing communication skills and a passion for specialized health and dietary needs.
This position requires a polished and professional identity with a winning attitude from a Dietitian who is ready to hit the ground running in a fast-paced setting. The ideal candidate will have an engaging personality focused on Education, Communication and Guest experience.
Requirements
- BS Degree in Food Service Management, Nutrition, or Dietetics (Masters Preferred)
- Registered Dietitian and Licensed RD
- Experience with specialized nutritional dining software required
- Experience in a Contract Dining facility setting preferred
- Electronic Medical Records
- Nutrition Education
Metz Culinary Management Values are what separates us from the competition. Our Leaders share our Values, Attributes, and Strategic Focus reinforcing our culture and values every day to our Team Members creating an environment for personal growth, enrichment and career success.
As one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, we continually seek talented and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to excellence. Join our team of over 7,000 team members who share a passion for Onsite Dining and Support Services, working together toward one common goal, excellence, in quality and service. We are committed to providing the atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice in the industry.
We are a family-driven company that delivers restaurant-inspired hospitality to everyone we serve.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Dietitian will provide exceptional clinical nutrition care and support specialized dietary needs in a fast-paced hospital environment. Responsibilities include delivering nutrition education and maintaining high standards of guest experience and communication.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Dietitian at Metz Culinary Management a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Nutrition dietitian listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Dietitian Career Context
In Maryland, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (25 salary observations; 44 listings), vs ~$79k nationally (377 salary observations; 1,336 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 47 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 21% have no call, 57% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Clinical Nutrition pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $84k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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