What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian / Certified Nutriton Specialist – Flexible Schedule position at Southern Maryland Dietitian?
About Us
Southern Maryland Dietitian is a growing private practice based in Charles County, Maryland. We provide both in-person and virtual nutrition services with a mission to help people live healthier lives through compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care.
Our practice is flexible, collaborative, and family-first. We believe in supporting our providers, maintaining realistic expectations, and creating a positive work environment where clinicians can grow professionally while maintaining balance.
Position Overview
Southern Maryland Dietitian is currently onboarding new clients and seeking Registered Dietitians to provide nutrition counseling in the community and/or in our Charles County office.
** PRN Contracts for Group Home & Adult Day Care are available.
We see patients with a broad range of medical and nutrition-related conditions (excluding active eating disorders).
This position is ideal for clinicians who enjoy relationship-based care, flexibility, and working with diverse patient populations.
What Makes Our Practice Different
- Flexible scheduling — providers set their own availability (day, evening, and weekend options available)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Steady stream of referrals and practice growth
- Opportunity to work in both community and clinical settings
- Variety of patient populations and medical conditions
- Relaxed and professional culture focused on quality patient care
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking Registered Dietitians with clinical experience across a range of nutrition conditions.
Experience in the following areas is especially valuable:
- Long-term care
- Primary care
- Nutrition counseling
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Public speaking/community education
Ideal candidates will have 8–40 hours of in-person availability per month in Southern Maryland, with potential for additional hours as the practice continues to grow.
Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one nutrition counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Provide nutrition education and support behavior change
- Maintain timely clinical documentation and customer service
- Assist with scheduling follow-up appointments
- Communicate with administrative staff regarding scheduling, patient care, and related responsibilities
Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian credential required
- Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred
- Must be licensed in Maryland or willing to obtain licensure
- Must maintain professional liability insurance
- Willingness to complete insurance credentialing with administrative support from the practice
Compensation
Hourly base pay productivity bonuses. Opportunity for additional pay based on lab and supplement sales.
Flexible contract opportunities available:
- Full-time
- Part-time
- PRN