Registered Dietitian- Fort Collins

Marathon Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

CME opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Marathon Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy within integrated health centers. You will work with providers and the Population Health and Wellness Team to improve patient outcomes and support behavior change.

The role emphasizes weight management, diabetes care, cardiovascular health, and chronic disease prevention through nutrition. On-site delivery, virtual options, and education workshops are included to engage patients and organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field and ACEND-approved coursework; 2+ years as a clinical registered dietitian.
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) nationally and licensed where services are provided.
• Experience providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and education to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to individuals and groups.
• Lead nutrition education workshops and wellness programs.
• Document dietary histories and goals in the EMR.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to support lifestyle changes.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Motivational interviewing

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field

Registered Dietitian with CDR

Licensed Dietitian in applicable state

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft 365

Scheduling software

Job description

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health

ABOUT THE JOB

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is part of the integrated health center team, working with the health center providers, staff, and the Population Health and Wellness Team. It supports the primary care setting and expands the comprehensive care of participants. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to individual patients and groups, utilizing evidence-based approaches to improve health, prevent disease, and support behavior change. The RD serves as a subject matter expert in nutrition therapy, with a focus on areas such as weight management, diabetes care, cardiovascular health, metabolic syndrome, and the prevention of chronic conditions through nutrition. This role involves planning, organizing, and delivering personalized nutrition care and support for eligible patients, in alignment with client agreements and clinical guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize medical nutrition therapy principles to identify dietary improvements to benefit overall health across all stages of the lifecycle and provide patient education for the prevention and management of chronic conditions.
• Assess readiness to change, collaborate with patients and health care team to set health related goals, and provide support through individualized nutrition education and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Provide nutritional guidance based on guidelines and patient’s economic, social, and dietary needs and preferences.
• Lead a variety of health-related workshops, lunch and learns, cooking demos, grocery store tours and support groups, providing nutrition education.
• Promote engagement of services through on-site wellness fairs and other outreach strategies, as needed.
• Communicate appropriate dietary history and nutrition related goals in the electronic medical record and with other Marathon Health providers while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Provide nutritional consults for Marathon Health care team providers, as needed.
• Assist with scheduling medical appointments and making internal referrals, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field at a US regionally accredited university or college and course work accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and 2+ years of experience working as a clinical registered dietitian.
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) nationally and licensed as a Dietitian in the state(s) where services are provided.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Must be comfortable with presenting virtually and in-person to large and small groups.
• Strong technical expertise using Electronic Medical Record Software, Microsoft 365 including Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Ability to communicate medical conversations with clients, patients, business leaders and professionals.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to promote teamwork.
• Ability to build and maintain trusting relationships by approaching all work with integrity and commitment.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritize work, execute a plan, and meet deadlines.
• Flexibility and adaptive skills with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a constantly evolving workplace and a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• High level of critical thinking, and creative and effective problem-solving skills.
• Experience working as part of a clinical care team.
• Experience conducting both 1:1 and group sessions.
• Certifications in specialized areas of practice (i.e., Diabetes education, sports dietetics, etc.), preferred and dependent on customer/client needs.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000/yr The actual offer may vary dependent upon geographic location and the candidate’s years of experience and/or skill level.

ABOUT MARATHON HEALTH

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health

Marathon Health exists to enable millions of people to live their healthiest lives, one patient at a time. If you have a passion for improving patient lives while transforming a broken U.S. healthcare, Marathon is the place for you.

Marathon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all teammates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Marathon Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail].

Marathon Health will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.

If you have any questions or concerns about suspicious emails or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at [e-mail].

BENEFITS

• Eligibility varies based on PT or FT status.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits: Choice of 2 medical plans, 2 dental plans, and vision coverage, unlimited free mental health benefits and EAP resources, Rewards for challenges and healthy lifestyle activities.
• Family Friendly & Reproductive Health Benefits: Family-building and hormonal health benefits and paid parental leave.
• Time-Based Benefits: Generous PTO or FTO, Paid Holidays + A Day for What Matters.
• Financial Support: Company paid Basic Life and Disability insurance, Supplemental Life, Spending Accounts, 401(k) with employer match and graded vesting.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) for maintaining and strengthening the knowledge, skills, and expertise of our health center teammates, as applicable.