Telehealth Registered Dietitian, Obesity Care

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

📋 Description

• Become a part of a diverse obesity medicine team delivering virtual care to Medicare and Medicaid patients.

• Perform thorough nutrition assessments through virtual or telehealth consultations.

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

• Create personalized nutrition care plans tailored to individual needs.

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

• Enhance patient engagement through effective communication.

• Address clinical concerns as necessary.

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

• Engage in care planning and case reviews as required.

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

• Effectively utilize telehealth and patient engagement tools.

• Contribute to the development of clinical programs, quality initiatives, and innovative interdisciplinary care as opportunities arise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Valid RD/RDN credential in good standing.

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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nutrition/Dietetics or a related field.

• Clinical or ambulatory experience in providing nutrition counseling or MNT (mandatory).

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

• Strong skills in patient-centered counseling and documentation.

• Comfortable working within interdisciplinary teams.

• Proficient with EHRs and telehealth platforms.

• Access to reliable internet.

• A private, HIPAA-compliant workspace.

• Ability to adhere to licensure standards and maintain HIPAA compliance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Flexible schedule (20-40 hours/week).

• No evening or weekend hours required.

• Competitive compensation: $38-$47/hour.

• Collaborative care team atmosphere.

• Options for flexible scheduling.

• Evidence-based model for obesity care.

• Opportunity to make a difference in underserved Medicare and Medicaid communities.

• Rapidly growing organization with opportunities for career advancement and influence.

• Potential to participate in clinical program development, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary care innovations.

• Provision for required training and professional development.