Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Medical Weight Loss | 4-Day Work Week | Lexington Park, MD

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Medical Weight Loss | 4-Day Work Week | Lexington Park, MD

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Description - Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Medical Weight Loss | 4-Day Work Week | MedStar Health Partner Maryland

Location: Lexington Park, MD

Job Type: Full-Time | 4-Day Work Week (10-hour shifts: MondayThursday)

Compensation: Salary: $70,000 $80,000 (based on experience)

Quarterly Bonus Eligible

About the Role

Join MedStar Health in partnership with CoreLife and take your career beyond traditional dietetics.

This is a medical nutrition therapy role focused on treating obesity and chronic diseases within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model. You will work alongside nurse practitioners, personal trainers, and behavioral health specialists to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

We are not a traditional outpatient nutrition role; this is an opportunity to be part of a healthcare transformation model that treats obesity as a disease and addresses its root causes.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) in Maryland who is passionate about helping patients achieve sustainable health outcomes through nutrition, behavior change, and clinical collaboration.

This role is a great opportunity for both experienced Registered Dietitians and new graduates who are registration-eligible and eager to grow in a supportive, team-based healthcare environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative healthcare setting and wants to make a measurable impact on patients managing weight-related and chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients with obesity and chronic conditions
• Develop and implement personalized nutrition care plans
• Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and ongoing patient counseling
• Engage patients in behavior change and long-term lifestyle modification
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team (NPs, fitness trainers, behavioral health)
• Monitor and document patient progress and outcomes
• Educate patients on evidence-based nutrition strategies
• Support patient adherence through motivational interviewing and coaching techniques

What Makes This Role Unique

• Work within a leading healthcare system: MedStar Health
• Be part of an innovative, integrated care model with CoreLife
• Focus on clinical outcomes, not volume-based counseling
• 4-day work week supporting work-life balance
• Treat obesity as a disease, not just a lifestyle issue
• Collaborate daily with a full care team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) active OR registration eligible through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Current Maryland Dietitian License (or eligibility to obtain)
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills
• Passion for working with patients managing obesity and chronic disease

Benefits (Through MedStar Health)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth options with employer match)
• Career Growth within a leading healthcare system
• Recognized employer: "Healthiest Maryland Businesses."

This position is currently accepting applications.

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