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

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. 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.

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

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

• 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.”

Pay

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 (based on experience); Quarterly Bonus Eligible

Schedule

4-Day Work Week (10-hour shifts: Monday-Thursday)