Registered Dietitian, Obesity & Weight Management, PT/FT

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Perform thorough nutrition evaluations through virtual or telehealth consultations.

• Offer Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for obesity and associated chronic illnesses.

• Create personalized nutrition care strategies.

• Provide nutrition education and counseling utilizing motivational interviewing and behavior-change methodologies.

• Enhance patient involvement through effective communication and appropriately escalate clinical issues.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, health coaches, and care coordinators.

• Engage in care planning and case reviews as necessary.

• Record encounters, evaluations, and care plans in the electronic health record (EHR).

• Efficiently use telehealth and patient engagement technologies.

• Take part in clinical program development, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary care innovations as opportunities present themselves.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid RD/RDN credential in good standing.

• Active LD/LDN or CD/CDN license in applicable state(s) of practice.

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related discipline.

• Experience in clinical or ambulatory settings providing nutrition counseling or MNT (required).

• Background in obesity, weight management, chronic conditions, and telehealth (preferred).

• Excellent patient-centered counseling and documentation abilities.

• Comfortable collaborating within interdisciplinary teams.

• Familiarity with EHR systems and telehealth platforms.

• Access to reliable internet and a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace.

• Capability to uphold licensure standards and maintain HIPAA compliance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible schedule ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week.

• No evening or weekend shifts required.

• Collaborative team approach to care.

• Competitive compensation ranging from $38 to $47 per hour.

• Chance to participate in clinical program development, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary care innovation.

• Required training and opportunities for professional development.

• Evidence-based model for obesity care.

• Opportunity to make a difference for underserved Medicare and Medicaid populations.

• Potential for career advancement and influence.