Registered Dietitian

Vera Whole Health, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Vera Whole Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care and Medical Nutrition Therapy through virtual care.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized nutrition prescriptions, and implement care plans reflecting patient needs and goals. You will educate patients using motivational interviewing and collaborate with primary care teams to address weight management and cardiometabolic risk.

Qualifications

• Provides evidence-based nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to diverse patients.
• Develops individualized nutrition prescriptions and care plans.
• Documents assessments and interventions accurately in the electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized MNT for weight management and cardiometabolic risk reduction.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop personalized interventions.
• Deliver nutrition education using motivational interviewing and counseling.
• Support patients in structured weight management programs, including GLP-1-related strategies.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, care managers, and other team members to coordinate care.
• Document patient goals, education, and follow-up in the EHR and engage patients via calls, video, and portal.
• Contribute to program quality improvement and develop patient education materials.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Empathetic listening

Evidence-based counseling

Education

Registered Dietitian credential

Job description

Job Description Summary

Provides evidence-based nutrition care and education to patients participating in nutrition education and weight management programs. Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments, provides individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy, develops patient-centered nutrition interventions, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to address weight management, cardiometabolic risk, and sustainable health behaviors through virtual care. Registered Dietitian performs a range of clinical assignments under general supervision, applying working knowledge and growing experience to recognize patterns and identify when senior consultation is needed. Decisions are made within established protocols and involve non-complex to moderately complex clinical situations. This job broadens clinical capabilities across routine case types and strengthens judgment through increasing experience in the discipline.

How will you make an impact & Requirements

• Provide individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients with diverse nutritional needs, including weight management, cardiometabolic risk reduction, and lifestyle-related health concerns, using evidence-based nutrition practices.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized nutrition prescriptions, interventions, and care plans that reflect patient health needs, cultural considerations, preferences, and achievable wellness goals.
• Deliver individual and group nutrition education using motivational interviewing, empathetic listening, and evidence-based counseling strategies to promote sustainable behavior change and active patient participation in care.
• Support patients participating in structured weight management programs, including patients using GLP-1 and other weight management medications, by providing nutrition strategies that promote appropriate intake, healthy behavior change, and sustained outcomes.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, RN care managers, health coaches, behavioral health clinicians, and other care team members to coordinate nutrition recommendations, monitor progress, and adjust nutrition plans based on patient needs and outcomes.
• Document nutrition assessments, interventions, patient goals, education, and follow-up activity accurately and timely in the electronic health record, and engage patients through telephone, video, and portal-based communication.
• Contribute clinical nutrition expertise to program and quality improvement activities by developing and updating patient education materials and provider job aids, participating in team and onboarding activities, and delivering nutrition-related presentations as assigned.

Compensation Range

$29.28 to $43.92