Telehealth Registered Dietitian- Guaranteed Hours!
Registered Dietitian (Part-Time to Full time Flexible Schedule/ Remote / 1099 Independent Contractor)
About the Role
We are seeking dedicated Registered Dietitians to join our team!. In this role, you will deliver virtual nutrition counseling and weight management education to individuals managing cardio-metabolic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. This is a flexible, remote opportunity offering thorough onboarding, comprehensive equipment provision, and coverage under our clinical malpractice insurance.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Conduct nutrition counseling and weight management education via phone, video, chat, text, and email.
- Medical Support: Support medication management and comorbidities under physician supervision, utilizing remote patient monitoring tools (scales, BG meters, BP monitors).
- Care Collaboration: Partner with team physicians and external healthcare providers to deliver integrated, comprehensive care.
- Patient Engagement: Build rapport with diverse populations using motivational interviewing and effective behavior-change strategies.
- Education & Documentation: Present online webinars, complete timely patient documentation using an API-first EHR platform (Healthie), and consistently meet quality metrics.
Qualifications & Requirements Required:
- Credentials: Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Licensure: Active state license in your state of residence (if applicable).
- Location: Must reside in the United States (Note: Candidates residing in California are ineligible due to state 1099 regulations).
- Schedule & Availability:
- Minimum commitment of 20 hours per week (up to 30 hours per week max).
- Work at least 3 days per week, with shifts scheduled in 3-to-6-hour blocks.
- Skills & Workspace:
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing and adapting communication styles for diverse patient groups.
- Strong technology skills and comfort with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR).
- Dedicated private home office with reliable, high-speed internet.
Preferred:
- Experience working with anti-obesity medications.
- Certification as a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES).
Schedule, Hours & Logistics
- Operating Hours: Select your availability within Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.) and Saturday (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) across all time zones.
- Shift Recommendations: Ideally balanced across mornings, afternoons, and evenings, with 1 Saturday shift per month.
- Caseload Expectations: A typical 20-hour week manages ~100-115 members (averaging 30 completed appointments weekly).
Perks & Onboarding
- Provided Equipment: All necessary hardware/equipment is provided to you.
- Insurance Included: Covered under our clinical malpractice insurance plan.
- Licensure Support: Reimbursement available for acquiring new state licenses to expand your clinical reach.
- Paid Onboarding: A robust 2-week training program (~20 hours/week) combining self-paced online modules and interactive webinars.
For California Applicants: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA). This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.