Registered Dietitian - 1099 - 100% Virtual

Teladoc Health; Purchase (NY); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote telemedicine platform

Open contract opportunities

Job summary

Teladoc Health is hiring a Staff Registered Dietitian (RD) for telemedicine nutrition visits on a 1099 contract basis. You will provide personalized nutrition plans, monitor progress, and adjust plans across visits, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering high-quality clinical care.

Work independently with a flexible schedule, using Teladoc’s technology and infrastructure to support clients remotely.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S.-based dietitian with an active RD credential in at least one state.
• Required license: Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN).
• Maintain all state RD licensure in respective specialty.
• Master's degree in science or related health specialty unless RD/RDN license obtained prior to January 1, 2024.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as licensed RD/RDN working independently.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including ADIME documentation.
• Ability to provide at least 10 hours of weekly availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized nutrition plans and medical nutrition therapy via telemedicine visits.
• Monitor progress and adjust nutrition plans across subsequent visits.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and comply with policies.

Skills

RD credential

ADIME documentation

Virtual visit communication

Client counseling

Schedule availability

Education

Master's degree in science or related health specialty

Job description

Join the team leading the next evolution of virtual care.

At Teladoc Health, you are empowered to bring your true self to work while helping millions of people live their healthiest lives.

Here you will be part of a high-performance culture where colleagues embrace challenges, drive transformative solutions, and create opportunities for growth. Together, we're transforming how better health happens.

Summary of Position

The Staff Registered Dietitian(RD) provides personalized nutrition plans and medical nutrition therapy to individuals seeking care through telemedicine Nutrition visits on the Teladoc platform, while creating a professional yet comfortable environment. During the visits, the RD will monitor progress and modify the nutrition plan as required during subsequent visits. This role will provide virtual services on a 1099 contract basis. As a contracted provider, you'll work independently, set your own schedule, and use your expertise to help clients thrive-supported by Teladoc's technology and infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient-facing support (85%)

• Through virtual services (audio and video as required), analyze patients' health status, goals, and dietary restrictions, while tracking dietary intake and progress, and providing education on how to maintain a balanced diet while delivering superb clinical care.
• Utilize Teladoc-approved resources for member-facing support documents and programs, and adhere to quality standards.
• Refer to other specialists as needed whether on or off the platform.
• Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of other services available to members both internally at Teladoc and externally with the health plan or community.
• Work in a collaborative way with internal and external customers to assure members receive optimal care.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols that Teladoc and its Quality Assurance Committee may adopt from time to time, including applicable Nutrition service line policies and procedures.
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA compliance regulations.

Case documentation (10%)

• Complete thorough and accurate record-keeping within 24 hours of member visit.

Other duties as assigned (5%)

The time spent on each responsibility reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S.-based dietitian with an active, unrestricted Registered Dietitian (RD) credential in at least one state. Note that Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia do not offer state RD licensure, so candidates must hold licensure in an additional state to qualify.
• Required license or credential needed to perform job: Licensed Dietitian (LD) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN).
• Maintain all state RD licensure in respective specialty.
• Master's degree in science or related health specialty unless RD/RDN license obtained prior to January 1st, 2024.
• Minimum 1 years of experience as licensed RD/RDN working independently.
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills including documentation utilizing the Assessment, Diagnoses, Intervention and Monitoring/Evaluation (ADIME) process.
• Ability to build rapport quickly using skills necessary for a virtual visit platform.
• Ability to provide at least 10 hours of weekly availability to support our members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensure in three or more states is highly desired to interview at this time.
  

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Teladoc Health will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual in line with company policy.

The compensation for this role pays up to $90/hr. and is based on per completed visit.

Teladoc Health maintains an open application for Registered Dietician roles due to ongoing hiring needs, as multiple identical positions are filled on a continuous basis throughout the year.

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As part of our hiring process, we verify identity and credentials, conduct interviews (live or video), and screen for fraud or misrepresentation. Applicants who falsify information will be disqualified.

Teladoc Health will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why join Teladoc Health?

• Teladoc Health is transforming how better health happens. Learn how when you join us in pursuit of our impactful mission.

• Chart your career path with meaningful opportunities that empower you to grow, lead, and make a difference.

• Join a multi-faceted community that celebrates each colleague's unique perspective and is focused on continually improving, each and every day.

• Contribute to an innovative culture where fresh ideas are valued as we increase access to care in new ways.

• Enjoy an inclusive benefits program centered around you and your family, with tailored programs that address your unique needs.

• Explore candidate resources with tips and tricks from Teladoc Health recruiters and learn more about our company culture by exploring #TeamTeladocHealth on LinkedIn.

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