Telehealth Registered Dietitian, RD/RDN – Obesity Care

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

📋 Description

• Perform detailed nutrition evaluations through virtual or telehealth consultations.

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

• Create tailored nutrition care plans for individual patients.

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

• Foster patient engagement through effective communication.

• Address clinical concerns when necessary.

• Work collaboratively 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).

• Utilize telehealth and patient engagement tools proficiently.

• Play a role in the development of clinical programs, quality initiatives, and interdisciplinary care innovations as opportunities arise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess an active Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential in good standing.

• Hold an active Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) or Certified Dietitian (CD) or Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN) license in states of practice.

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

• Clinical or ambulatory experience in providing nutrition counseling or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is required.

• Experience with obesity, weight management, chronic conditions, and telehealth is preferred.

• Strong skills in patient-centered counseling and documentation.

• Comfortable collaborating within interdisciplinary teams.

• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs) and telehealth platforms.

• Access to reliable internet connection.

• Availability of a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace.

• Adhere to licensure standards and ensure HIPAA compliance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work opportunity.

• Flexible scheduling (20-40 hours per week).

• No evening or weekend shifts required.

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

• Work within a collaborative care team.

• Engage with an evidence-based model of obesity care.

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

• Join a rapidly growing organization with pathways for advancement and influence.

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

• Required training and professional development provided.