Clinical Dietitian

Tangelo; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Tangelo, a leading company improving access to nutritious food, seeks a Clinical Dietitian for their New York program. This part-time remote role involves providing high-quality nutritional care, assessing patients, and creating personalized meal plans. Ideal candidates will possess a registered dietitian license in NY, a background in clinical nutrition, and fluency in Spanish. Join us in making a positive impact on health for communities in need.

Qualifications

• Active RD license in New York State required.
• Experience working with EHRs and telehealth platforms preferred.
• Compassionate communication skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and prescribe tailored meals.
• Deliver evidence-based health education to members.
• Create nutritional interventions and manage related logistics.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Clinical nutrition understanding

Detail-oriented assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

Registered Dietitian credential

Tools

Electronic health records (EHRs)

Job description

Important Instructions
Please take your time with your application, you do not need to be first to apply or in the first few hundred to get this job.

Rest assured, all applications are carefully reviewed and every candidate will receive an update on the status of their application. We kindly ask that you do not directly contact our Support Team, Recruiting Team, or other Tangelo employees for updates.

About Tangelo!

At Tangelo, we improve access to nutritious, delicious food for low-income families and those with chronic conditions. Our platform provides subsidized medically tailored meals and healthy grocery delivery at reduced or even free costs through partnerships with insurance companies, governments, universities, non-profits, and employers.

Working on the Operations Department

We are seeking a Clinical Dietitian with an active Registered Dietitian (RD) license in New York State to support our New York program by ensuring high-quality nutritional care for members. In this remote role, you’ll assess nutritional status, prescribe medically tailored meals, and deliver culturally relevant, evidence-based health education to members with chronic conditions.

A quick heads up: This is a part-time (minimum 20 hours/week, maximum 35 hours/week), contract role. There’s potential for it to convert into a longer-term opportunity. During the contract period, benefits won’t be available. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to jump in now and is excited about the possibility of growing with the team if the fit is right.

What You’ll Get to Do

• Report to the Senior Director, Clinical Operations.

• Participate in the development of nutrition standards and health education for chronic conditions using the latest scientific evidence and dietary trends.

• Provide individualized health education to ensure each member receives the most current evidence-based information.

• Create appropriate nutritional interventions for each member and ensure the food prescriptions are properly received by the fulfillment team.

• Create and provide quality nutrition services including, but not limited to nutrition screening, assessment, counseling, and education.

• Consider religious, cultural, and ethical factors when completing nutrition assessments and creating nutrition interventions.

• Consider potential food, drug, and herb/supplement interactions when providing nutrition education and counseling.

• Work with the member to identify an appropriate nutrition education plan and set achievable goals.

• Keep current with dietetics practice and maintain credentials and professional certifications.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Registered Dietitian credential and active licensure to practice in New York State.

• Fluency in Spanish (required).

• Strong understanding of clinical nutrition, especially related to chronic conditions.

• Experience working with electronic health records (EHRs) and delivering care or assessments via telehealth platforms.

• Detail-oriented with a strong ability to assess complex dietary needs in a systems-based setting.

• Previous experience in clinical review, nutrition operations, or healthtech environments preferred.

• Professional, compassionate communication and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

• Previous experience in clinical review, nutrition operations, or healthtech environments preferred.

• Professional, compassionate communication and a collaborative, team-first mindset.

Don't Meet All of the Qualifications?

Apply anyway! We're aware that many people only apply for a job when they've met every requirement listed in a job description. At Tangelo, we hire the PERSON, not the resume. We value diversity, in experiences and backgrounds, and are committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. While there are certain requirements that exist for all open positions, we want to get to know YOU above all else when making our hiring decisions. Go for it.

Our Commitment to Transparency

At Tangelo, we are committed to transparent & equitable practices across our entire organization. This is a critical component of our hiring process and as such, compensation and other benefits for this role will be discussed during your first interview to ensure a fair interviewing experience and effective use of your time. No questions are off-limits as we believe complete transparency leads to an enjoyable hiring experience for all involved.

Compensation Philosophy (Full-time Employees)

The compensation range listed represents the total cash value, which includes a combination of base salary and an annual bonus or variable compensation. This range does not account for equity, which is included in the overall compensation package.

Compensation estimates are based on market data about the role and level, while individual compensation offers will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What We Offer (Full-time Employees)

• Competitive compensation and equity (we want everyone to be a stakeholder).

• Unlimited PTO and 11 public holidays.

• Medical, dental, and vision with Kaiser options for selected states.

• HSA options if you are enrolled in one of our High Deductible Health Plans.

• Employer paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

• Access to One Medical, Health Advocate, Talkspace, Teladoc, and Kindbody.

• $500 annual allowance for Self-Care.

• Eight weeks of fully paid parental leave after eight months of employment.

• 401k plan (no company match at this time).

• Company provided MacBook for all employees.

• Remote-first work environment for most employees. If you join our Provider Engagement Team, you will work in a hybrid environment.

Beware of Job Scams

It has come to our attention that fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Tangelo are circulating online. Please note:

• Tangelo will never ask for payment, financial information, or personal details such as Social Security numbers during the application process.

• All official communication from Tangelo will come from the email domain jointangelo.com.

• Every legitimate job offer from Tangelo is preceded by an interview process initiated and coordinated by our Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We value a diverse environment. Tangelo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.