Registered Dietitian / Certified Nutrition Specialist (Remote – Flexible Schedule)

About Us

Southern Maryland Dietitian is a 100% RD-owned and operated group practice based in White Plains, Maryland. We provide both virtual and in-office nutrition counseling and are passionate about helping people improve their lives through evidence-based nutrition care.

We believe great patient care starts with supporting our providers. Our culture is flexible, collaborative, relaxed, and family-first.

This role is ideal for:

  • New graduates seeking mentorship and training
  • Experienced RDs looking for a lower-stress, more flexible environment
  • Clinicians who value ethical, patient-centered care and meaningful relationships with patients

What Makes Our Practice Different

  • Flexible scheduling — providers create schedules that work for their lives
  • Fully remote work opportunities
  • Personalized training and ongoing support
  • Collaborative team with a variety of specialties and clinical strengths
  • Steady stream of patient referrals and caseload growth
  • Administrative and billing support provided
  • Comfortable, supportive environment without unrealistic productivity pressure

We understand that every clinician has different strengths, interests, and life responsibilities. We strive to create an environment where providers can do meaningful work while maintaining balance and flexibility.

Position Overview

We are seeking Registered Dietitians and Certified Nutrition Specialists who are comfortable working with patients presenting with a wide range of medical and nutrition-related conditions.

Ideal candidates are compassionate, adaptable, strong communicators, and committed to building long-term patient relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Provide nutrition counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy via telehealth
  • Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
  • Develop individualized nutrition care plans
  • Support patient engagement and continuity of care
  • Perform limited administrative tasks such as scheduling follow-up visits and responding to brief patient messages

Compensation & Structure

This is a 1099 contract position with:

  • Base compensation plus productivity incentives
  • Opportunity for additional revenue streams
  • Flexible full-time, part-time, PRN, and evening/weekend scheduling options

Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour

Specialties Seen Within the Practice

  • Bariatrics
  • Cardiology
  • Renal
  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatrics
  • Pediatrics
  • Weight Management

Qualifications

  • Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential preferred
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) credential preferred
  • Strong counseling and communication skills
  • Comfortable working with diverse patient populations and clinical conditions

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Work Location: Remote

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

  • Are you comfortable seeing patients with a wide range of medical conditions?
  • What work schedule do you prefer? How many hours per week will you have available for this role?
  • How do you build a connection with patients and retain them for the long term?

License/Certification:

  • Registered Dietitian Credential (Preferred)
  • Certified Nutrition Specialist Credential (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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