Registered Dietitian – Eating Disorders

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Deliver nutrition-focused care and continuous support to patients and their families who are undergoing treatment for eating disorders.

• Create and execute personalized treatment plans tailored to the distinct requirements of each patient.

• Conduct initial nutritional evaluations, prescribe meal plans, and determine target weight ranges through telehealth consultations.

• Provide guidance on exposure to challenging or fear-inducing foods.

• Clearly communicate meal plans and nutrition-related concerns to team members, while educating them on how to address these issues.

• Reflect the directives of the treatment team in interactions with families.

• Support the discharge planning process.

• Regularly update treatment plans weekly, including patient progress, goals, assignments, and nutritional concerns.

• Reassess nutritional requirements and relay recommendations to both the treatment team and families.

• Offer evidence-based nutrition education aimed at addressing irrational beliefs and thoughts regarding food, nutrition, weight, and body shape.

• Build therapeutic relationships with families through rapport, boundary setting, and collaborative alliances.

• Accurately document care in Equip’s electronic medical records.

• Participate in mandatory meetings, which include group supervision, treatment huddles, labs/all-hands, and individual supervision.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid state license in West Virginia.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or college coursework that is accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

• Must be a licensed Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN).

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with diverse teams.

• Experience working within interdisciplinary teams.

• Availability for 30 hours per week of direct patient care.

• Must commit to at least 16 hours of direct patient care after 2 PM in the working time zone throughout the week.

• Willingness to work until 8 PM on two evenings each week.

• Attendance at mandatory meetings is required.

• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment that undergoes rapid changes and innovations.

• Capable of understanding and balancing business needs alongside clinical priorities.

• Highly organized and driven by results.

• Experience in treating eating disorders is preferred.

• Familiarity with or experience in family-based eating disorder treatment approaches is preferred but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy (3-5 weeks per year recommended) plus 11 paid company holidays.

• Generous parental leave.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance.

• Equip covers a significant portion of benefits premiums for individuals and families.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a company-paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more!

• 401k retirement plan option.

• $500 per quarter student loan repayment for employees with less than one year of tenure.

• $1,000 per quarter student loan repayment for employees with over one year of tenure.

• Reimbursement for fees related to initial licensure and license renewals.

• Unlimited access to online courses through NetCE for therapists and medical providers.

• Up to $1,000 per year stipend for continuing education.

• $50 per month stipend for home internet costs.

• Initial work-from-home stipend of up to $500.

• Reload of $200 on the home office stipend at the three-year mark and every two years thereafter.

• Company-provided laptop.

• Potential for performance-based bonuses.