Registered Dietitian - Counseling, Georgia (1099)

Sylvan Health; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking a motivated team member focused on improving patient lives through personalized nutrition therapy. The successful candidate will conduct consultations via telehealth, monitor progress, and collaborate with care teams. Required qualifications include a Georgia state license, a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics, and at least 1-2 years of experience. This role offers flexible hours and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• State license in Georgia required.
• Georgia residency required.
• Minimum 1-2 years of post-internship nutrition experience.
• Experience with chronic conditions like diabetes and kidney disease.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personalized nutrition therapy consultations via telehealth.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with key members of the care team.
• Document clinical information in an Electronic Medical Record.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Virtual counseling experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

Completion of Accredited Dietetic Internship

Job description

Overview

Sylvan is looking for a mission-driven, hard-working team member who is passionate about improving patient lives. The successful candidate will be able to empathize with patients, work accurately and efficiently across multiple systems, and have excellent communication skills. Our mission is to empower patients to live healthier lives by making personalized nutrition more accessible and affordable. Equally as important, our goal is to elevate the role of the registered dietitian in the healthcare ecosystem while offering flexible hours, remote work options, and competitive pay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct personalized nutrition therapy consultations via telehealth
• Administer evidence-based clinical protocols and deliver highly individualized quality nutrition support
• Monitor patient progress and make adjustments, when needed, to help patients reach their goals and improve clinical outcomes
• Achieve high patient retention rates by following evidence-based clinical program guidelines
• Collaborate with other key members of the care team
• Leverage meal planning tooling that assists with patient compliance and execution of care plans
• Participate as needed in clinical rounds with partner practices and their care teams
• Participate in quarterly RD group meetings and monthly 1:1s with CNM
• Support patients in making lifestyle changes
• Develop a relationship with a patient and/or their caregiver quickly to build and maintain trust
• Demonstrate empathy to each patient or caregiver
• Document clinical information in an Electronic Medical Record
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment with a positive attitude
• Ability to transition between patients efficiently and follow operational procedures in line with clinical programming

Qualifications

• State license in Georgia
• Georgia residency
• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition/Dietetics
• Completion of Accredited Dietetic Internship
• Credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Minimum 1-2 years of post-internship nutrition experience
• Experience counseling patients virtually or in an outpatient setting
• Comfort in educating patients with complex chronic conditions including diabetes and kidney disease
• 1099 payment structure
• Opportunities for career growth, management, and leadership opportunities
• Experience participating in a cross-functional team