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Future Care
Clinton, Maryland

Clinical Dietitian - $5000 Sign-On-Bonus

DietitianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$97k

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Job Description

FutureCare Clinical Dietitians are valued Interdisciplinary Team members who provide residents with personalized nutrition care through timely nutrition assessments and individualized nutrition interventions. FutureCare Pineview delivers a full continuum of services, including VitalStrong Rehabilitation, long-term care, and dialysis. We also offer a progressive pulmonary care unit specializing in ventilator care and weaning.

Voted 14 years in a row by The Baltimore Sun as a “Top Workplace” and recognized by US News and Newsweek publications as “Best Nursing Homes”, FutureCare stands out as a leader in delivering health care across the continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication, and we reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, flex/advance pay, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Plan, and a matching 401K Plan.

Salary Range $85,000-$97,000

  • ## $5000 Sign-On-Bonus
  • Salary Disclosure Statement

The salary mentioned above reflects the potential base pay range for this role. Bonuses or other incentives (if applicable) are offered separately. Offers will consider such factors as overall experience, job-related qualifications, location, certifications/training, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure residents receive the best clinical care possible.
  • Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the patient's medical needs.
  • Assess and identify the nutritional status of residents using validated screening tools.
  • Complete timely nutrition assessments and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments as required.
  • Plan, develop, implement and monitor the nutrition plan of care for each resident.
  • Provide nutrition recommendations for patients reliant on enteral nutrition support.
  • Provide nutrition education to patients and families.
  • Utilize current standards and evidence-based practices.
  • Prioritize patient-based care and residents’ rights.
  • Complete monthly quality assurance and process improvement audits.

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Dietitian license in the state of Maryland.
  • Bachelor's degree with a major in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a Dietitian, preferred.
  • Previous experience working in a skilled nursing facility is highly desired.
  • Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process and ability to apply all steps of the process.
  • A strong desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way.
  • Superb organizational and time management skills.
  • Decision making, problem solving, and collaboration skills are a plus.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FutureCare has a longstanding policy of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote equality of opportunity for all and welcome all applications.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical nutritionNutrition assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationOrganizational skillsEvidence-based practice

Dietitian Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Nutrition listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 26% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

In Maryland, the Clinical Nutrition weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (74 salary observations; 186 listings), vs ~$78k nationally (2,428 salary observations; 8,305 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$91k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k 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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Clinical Nutrition (Dietitian) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,172 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Clinton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k≈ 4.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,099/mo≈ 44% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
38 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.

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

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About Future Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasadena, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k Match
Paid Time Off
Flex/Advance Pay
Employee Assistance Plan
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus