Clinical Dietitian

Role Overview

Sodexo is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to support Adventist HealthCare's Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD, White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring, MD, and Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington, MD. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple acute care hospital settings within a leading healthcare system. While flexibility to support any of the three locations is required, the dietitian will be assigned to a single facility each workday and will not be expected to travel between sites during the same day.

 

We welcome applications from both experienced registered dietitians and new graduates seeking to build their clinical expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.

 

Reimbursement for Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership dues, state licensure fees, and CDR recertificationPaid time off package including three weeks of vacation, eight paid holidays, and three personal days annuallyContinuing education reimbursement to support professional growth and developmentAdvancement opportunities through Sodexo's Clinical Career Ladder ProgramScrubs provided by Sodexo as part of the clinical dress code

 

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for hospitalized patients across diverse inpatient populations
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
• Exercise order-writing privileges in accordance with hospital policies, approved protocols, and state regulations
• Perform nutrition-focused physical exams and identify patients at risk for malnutrition to support timely intervention
• Document nutrition care, recommendations, and patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards

 

What We Offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

 

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring

• Registered Dietitian credential (RD/RDN) or eligible 
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in the state of Maryland
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities, adapt to changing patient needs, and thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment

 

Who We Are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

 

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Education Requirement:

Master's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

For those eligible for the registration exam prior to 1/1/24:

Bachelor's degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) 

 

Credentials Requirement:

Meets eligibility requirements for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and will become registered within 120 days of hire.  In some states and/or facilities the RD/RDN credentials is required at the time of hireCertification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice. In some states and/or facilities state certification/licensure is required at the time of hire