Registered Dietitian

FlyteHealth; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Discretionary PTO plan

Remote-first company

Internet stipend for remote work

Job summary

A health-focused virtual support company seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to lead telehealth sessions addressing weight loss and management. This remote role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and at least two years of dietetics experience. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be dedicated to helping patients improve their health outcomes. Ideal candidates are compassionate, proficient with technology, and hold a current Registered Dietitian status. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Must have current registration as Registered Dietitian.
• 2+ years of experience in clinical, community, or research dietetics.
• 1+ years of experience specifically in weight management counseling.

Responsibilities

• Lead telephonic and video-based meetings for weight management.
• Provide compassionate counseling to patients with obesity.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality during sessions.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition

Tools

Videoconferencing applications

VoIP

Job description

This range is provided by FlyteHealth. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from FlyteHealth

FlyteHealth exists to help individuals living with obesity pursue healthier lives through chronic condition support and pharmacotherapy virtually via video conferencing and an engaging smartphone app. We leverage an in-house nationwide clinical care team including physicians, nurse practitioners, registered dietitians, and care navigators. We also partner with hospital systems, payers, and PBMs to expand their ability to reach more patients and provide broader obesity care support.

The Role:

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is responsible for leading telephonic, video, or web-based individual or group meetings to address a healthy lifestyle for weight loss and weight management for patients with overweight and obesity. The position is a telecommuting role that can be based anywhere in the U.S., and as such requires the ability to work remotely, with a dedicated, private workspace and high-speed Internet access appropriate for conducting phone and virtual coaching sessions. Professionalism, confidentiality, and compassion are key.

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Nutrition or subsequent degree in Nutrition
• Current registration as Registered Dietitian (RD) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Certification or License as Registered Dietitian (CDN/LDN) per state guidelines, if applicable.
• 2+ years of experience in the field of clinical, community, or research dietetics is required.
• 1+ years of experience in counseling specifically in weight management. Experience in counseling for metabolic health, lipid, and diabetes management is also accepted.
• Prior work experiences must include proficiency in patient care, counseling, or health coaching. Experience in telemedicine preferred.
• Preferable to have certification in health coaching through a well-established certification program such as Wellcoaches or possess NBC-HWC.
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) or CSOWM (Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management) registration through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is strongly preferred.

About You:

• An extremely high degree of compassion, motivation, and commitment related to weight management, nutrition and care for patients with obesity or overweight.
• Passionate about health and assisting people in changing their lives and health outcomes.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in technologies such as videoconferencing applications, VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol), text and email and online presentations.
• Possess the ability to quickly learn and use our proprietary professional and client web-based portal to support and document participant sessions with adherence to policies and procedures.
• Awareness of trends and evidence regarding overweight & obesity.
• Open and honest receptivity to cultural diversity.
• Willingness to provide feedback to our team regarding our programs in support of continuous quality improvement.
• Understanding of service quality and how it is measured.
• You are Registered in one or more of the following states: GA, NY, CT, PA, MD

Essential Benefits (Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 30+ hours per week)

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Discretionary PTO plan
• Parental leave
• Remote-first company
• Internet stipend for remote work
• Paid company holidays

Additional Info:

• Malpractice insurance coverage

FlyteHealth values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, color, creed, marital status, age, national origin, physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or gender identity.